Michael Haydn

Austrian composer and conductor

Michael Haydn - Austrian composer and conductor
Born

September 14th, 1737
288 years ago

Died

August 10th, 1806
219 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Austria

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Born in 1737, a prominent composer in the Classical era. Contributed significantly to the development of the symphony and choral music. Served as a music director in various churches. Composed over 50 symphonies and numerous vocal works. His compositions influenced contemporaries and later generations, particularly through the establishment of the symphonic form. Worked alongside notable figures in music during this period.

composed numerous symphonies

served as court composer in Salzburg

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