CHAPTER II.

AT PRINCE ESTERHAZY’S.

Haydn’s Studies with Porpora--His Italian Operas--Engagement with Count Von Morzin--His First String Quartet--An Unfortunate Marriage--Domestic Troubles without End--Appointment as Capellmeister at Esterhaz--His Orchestra and Chorus--Rapid Musical Progress--His Most Important Earlier Compositions--Development of the Quartet--Personal Characteristics and Anecdotes--The Surprise Symphony--Influence of his Life at Esterhaz upon his Music. 40-89