Haydn’s father was a wheelwright and the village sexton. Joseph was the second of his 12 children. His brother Michael, born five years later, also became a composer. Where did the music come from?

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. Haydn wrote 107 symphonies in total, as well as 83 string quartets, ...

After Haydn’s voice broke Queen Maria Theresa apparently reported that, while Michael sang beautifully, Franz Joseph sang ‘like ... They had no children. Many unproven anecdotes abound ...

Joseph Haydn died 200 years ago Sunday. He was, by any measure, a prolific composer. In addition to the five dozen or so string quartets, he wrote hundreds of trios, piano sonatas, oratorios ...

Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn’s career with host Scott Yoo and guests. Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn’s career with host Scott Yoo and featured guest artists ...