Joseph Haydn(1732-1809)
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Haydn had a hard childhood: at six years old he had to work as a boy
singer in a choir and after his voice broke he had to earn his money by
playing dance music and serving as a butler. Becoming famous for his
compositions Haydn was employed as "Kapellmeister" by Fuerst Esterhazy
in Eisenstadt in 1761. For thirty years he served him and composed his
pieces for the pleasure of the aristocrats; his musicians used to call
him "Papa Haydn" as he was caring for them and was socially engaged.
After the death of Esterhazy Haydn moved to Vienna leaving it only
twice for London where he composed his "London symphonies".
