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Symphonies, quartets, concertos and keyboard works poured from the pen of Joseph Haydn, making him one of the most important figures in classical music. Jeremy Siepmann tells the story of the man and his work in this lively autobiography, enhanced by numerous examples of the music itself, taken from the Naxos catalogue. There is no better programme with which to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer's death.

Explore the fascinating life of Joseph Haydn, a man who faced hardships in his early years, yet became one of the most influential composers of his time. Haydns life was marked by an unwavering optimism and extraordinary fortune. Despite living in an era dominated by strict social norms, his talent granted him mastery in music, his works, including a vast number of symphonies, magnificent string quartets, clavier works, and songs, continue to be revered today. Join us as we delve into the life of a man who was a master by divine grace, yet a servant by societal conventions.

No great composer’s story is more predominantly happy than Haydn’s, though even his has its share of clouds. A classic rags-to-riches tale, it sees him move from humble beginnings through decades as a liveried servant to his emergence as the most popular and successful composer of his time. One of the healthiest and least neurotic artists in musical history, he did more than any other single figure to pioneer the symphony, the piano sonata and the string quartet - and he was the first truly great practitioner of each.

Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.