Joseph Haydn Quotes

March 31, 1732 – May 31, 1809

Joseph Haydn (March 31 1732 – May 31 1809) was one of the most prominent composers of the Classical period, and is called by some the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet".

Ich sage ihnen vor Gott, als ein ehrlicher Mann, ihr Sohn ist der größte Componist, den ich von Person und den Nahmen nach kenne: er hat geschmack, und über das die größte Compositionswissenschaft.

Before God and as an honest man I tell you that your son is the greatest composer known to me either in person or by name: He has taste, and, furthermore, the most profound knowledge of composition.Quoted in a letter from Leopold Mozart to Maria Anna Mozart (1785-02-16)

Joseph Haydn Quotes

March 31, 1732 – May 31, 1809

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