Franz Joseph Haydn
By Rachel
Franz Joseph Haydn was born in Austria in 1732. When he was 8, he became a member of the boy’s choir in Vienna called St Stephen’s Cathedral.
When his voice changed, he left the choir. He started teaching harpsichord and playing organ in churches to earn his living.
In 1790, Haydn left Austria and traveled to London where he composed some very famous works. His most famous is Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Otherwise known as “surprise Symphony”). This peace was a simple pattern of notes followed by a loud chord. Haydn says he composed this piece to “wake up the ladies”. When he performed it, only half his audience was left when it ended.
By Rachel
Franz Joseph Haydn was born in Austria in 1732. When he was 8, he became a member of the boy’s choir in Vienna called St Stephen’s Cathedral.
When his voice changed, he left the choir. He started teaching harpsichord and playing organ in churches to earn his living.
In 1790, Haydn left Austria and traveled to London where he composed some very famous works. His most famous is Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Otherwise known as “surprise Symphony”). This peace was a simple pattern of notes followed by a loud chord. Haydn says he composed this piece to “wake up the ladies”. When he performed it, only half his audience was left when it ended.
In 1809, Franz Joseph Haydn died. His body maybe gone, but he will live on forever through his music.
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