Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) was an Austrian composer ... The composer's reputation spread rapidly throughout Austria, and commissions began arriving from abroad. 1790 saw the death of Prince ...

After Haydn’s voice broke Queen Maria Theresa apparently reported that, while Michael sang beautifully, Franz Joseph sang ‘like ... patriotism and aware that Austria was under threat of ...

Today in Music History for March 31: In 1732, composer Franz Joseph Haydn, known as the ``Father of the Symphony,'' was born in Austria. One of his greatest contributions to church music was his 1798 ...

Joseph Haydn was an Austrian musician who spent most of his career in the service of an aristocratic family in Hungary but became one of the most famous and well-respected composers of his time.

Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will play Franz Joseph Haydn’s St. Cecilia Mass and the Coronation Mass by W.A.