The Great Composers during the Period Frest Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

it was born on March 31, 1732 in Rohrau, Australia and died on May H. 1809 in Vienna. His life was described as a rag-to-riches" story. He is to a poor family and his music led him to rise in his social statuis He was Need by rich patrons and eventually became a musical director for the Serhary family for 30 years.

His personality and character reflect in his music and these are calmo, balanced, serious but with touches of humor. He has a great contribution in he establishment of the forms and styles for the string quartet and the symphony. Haydn composed more than 100 symphanies and improved shem into long forms for a large orchestra. Haydn was named "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quarter because of his great contributions to these genres. Most of symphonies that he composed have its nicknames such as the "Surprise Symphony", "The Clock", The Military He also wrote chamber piano music and choral works.​