Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn; 31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809) was a 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"...
NationalityAustrian
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth31 March 1732
CountryAustria
Joseph Haydn quotes about
piano giving sitting
Never was I so devout as when I composed The Creation. I knelt down each day to pray to God to give me strength for my work....When I was working on The Creation I felt so impregnated with Divine certainty, that before sitting down to the piano, I would quietly and confidently pray to God to grant me the talent that was needed to praise Him worthily.
heart forgive-me forgiving
Since God has given me a cheerful heart, He will forgive me for serving Him cheerfully.
genius invention produce
It is the melody which is the charm of music, and it is that which is most difficult to produce. The invention of a fine melody is a work of genius.
inspiring originals
There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original.
heart thinking joy
When I think of my God, my heart dances within me for joy, and then my music has to dance, too.
music people effort
Young people can learn from my example that something can come from nothing. What I have become is the result of my hard efforts.
effort care
I was never a quick writer, but composed with great care and efforts.