2. Franz Joseph Haydn (1March 3, 7321-1May 3, 8091), born in Lolo, southern Austria, was a composer in the classical period and the founder of the Viennese classical school. 1740 became a member of the children's choir of St. Stephen's cathedral. From 175 1 to 1753, the first opera "The Cunning Devil" was composed at 1755, and the first string quartet was composed at 1759. In the same year, he composed the first symphony. During the 30 years from 176 1 to 179 1, he worked in the Estachi Palace and created most of his musical works, including symphonies, instrumental concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas and operas. , 1738. During this period, he composed London Symphony 65,438+02, London Symphony 65,438+0798, and Genesis, the oratorio premiered at the Royal Theatre in Vienna. In 65,438+08,065,438+0, he created the oratorio Four Seasons, 65,438+0808, to celebrate his 76th birthday.
Haydn is a prolific composer. He wrote more than 65,438+000 symphonies, more than 80 string quartets and about 30 operas, as well as mass and religious etiquette songs, oratorios and oratorios. Haydn was awarded the title of "Father of Symphony" and "Father of String Quartet" due to his contributions in the fields of symphony and quartet.