Musician of the Month for March

Joseph Haydn

(1732-1809)

 

Click on read more to find out about the man known as 'The Father of the Symphony'

 

 

• He was an Austrian composer who had a big influence on other famous composers.
• He was a teacher to Beethoven and a friend of Mozart.
• Beethoven dedicated his first published pieces of music to Haydn.
• He wrote 108 symphonies - which is a lot when you think that Beethoven only wrote 9! 

Have a look at these videos and see what you think...

 

Symphony Number 94 "The Suprise" 2nd movement



 

(Why do you think this is called "The Suprise"?)

 

 

Trumpet Concerto 3rd movement

 

 

 

Piano Sonata Number 59