1 Franz Joseph Haydn

2 Haydn’s Life: Born March 31, 1732 and Died May 31, 1809He was born in a small village called Rohrau, Austria He joined the original Vienna Boy’s Choir at age 8. He was a self-taught composer They usually refer to him as ”The Father of the Symphony.” He helped create and perfect this form of music. He composed 104 Symphonies, 150+ works for the keyboard (60 Piano Sonatas)

3 Employment: He was employed by a very wealthy Hungarian family known as the Esterhazys. This form of work was a system of patronage where a composer was an employee required to do as his master wished. It gave Haydn freedom to try new things in music and have a steady income He taught Beethoven for a short while

4 Haydn’s Works: The Creation Oratorio; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaI8x-saprI Orfeo Opera; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0w68O36X1I&t=875s Surprise Symphony; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLjwkamp3lI Trumpet Concerto; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUZYoVw7moc

5 Minuet A minuet is an elegant dance in 3/4 timeIt was very popular in the 18th century, especially in France; Louis XIV, the “Sun King,” and the members of his court loved to dance the minuet. After a while, minuets weren’t just for dancing any more. Haydn—and many other composers in his day—used this dance form as the third movement, or section, of a four- movement piece. Thus, the third movement of the “Farewell” Symphony is a minuet.

6 The Sonata https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUWPJp5vDMA

7 Listening Competition:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUWPJp5vDMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLjwkamp3lI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mooB5Q-0FIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBmCcSz6HWw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk58rWYoS-o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psJ8jWvetPY