![]() He meanwhile undertook an arduous course of self-instruction through the study of musical works-notably those of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach-and of leading manuals of musical theory. He found refuge for a while in the garret of a fellow musician and supported himself “miserably” with odd musical jobs. With no money and few possessions, Haydn at 17 was left to his own devices. He had to work hard to fulfill his obligations as a chorister, and when his voice changed, he was expelled from both the cathedral choir and the choir school. ![]() He stayed at the choir school for nine years, acquiring an enormous practical knowledge of music by constant performances but, to his disappointment, receiving little instruction in music theory. Haydn’s parents accepted the offer, and thus in 1740 Haydn moved to Vienna. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna had observed the boy on a visit to Hainburg and invited him to serve as chorister at the Austrian capital’s most important church. But his life changed decisively when he was eight years old. The young Haydn sang in the church choir, learned to play various instruments, and obtained a good basic knowledge of music. Haydn, not yet six years old, left home, never to return to the parental cottage except for rare brief visits. Haydn early revealed unusual musical gifts, and a cousin who was a school principal and choirmaster in the nearby city of Hainburg offered to take him into his home and train him. His father was a wheelwright, his mother, before her marriage, a cook for the lords of the village. ![]() Haydn was the second son of humble parents. He helped establish the forms and styles for the string quartet and the symphony. Joseph Haydn, in full Franz Joseph Haydn, (born March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria-died May 31, 1809, Vienna), Austrian composer who was one of the most important figures in the development of the Classical style in music during the 18th century. SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!.Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.From tech to household and wellness products. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.
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