Quotes by Joseph Haydn

About Joseph Haydn:

(Franz) Joseph Haydn was a prominent and prolific Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the piano trio and his contributions to musical form have earned him the epithets "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet".
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I was never a quick writer, but composed with great care and efforts.

Joseph Haydn

I listened more than I studied... therefore little by little my knowledge and ability were developed.

Joseph Haydn

I was cut off from the world. There was no one to confuse or torment me, and I was forced to become original.

Joseph Haydn

There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original.

Joseph Haydn

I tell you before God, and as an honest man, your son is the greatest composer known to me by person and repute, he has taste and what is more the greatest skill in composition." (Said to Leopold Mozart)

Joseph Haydn

I tell you before God, and as an honest man, your son (W A Mozart)is the greatest composer known to me by person and repute, he has taste and what is more the greatest skill in composition.

Joseph Haydn

Author Bio

  • NameJoseph Haydn
  • DescriptionAustrian composer
  • BornApril 1, 1732
  • DiedMay 31, 1809
  • CountryAustria
  • ProfessionComposer; Conductor; Musicologist
  • WorksSymphony No. 100; Symphony No. 101; Das Lied Der Deutschen