Joseph Haydn was without a doubt one of the greatest composers of his day. He was loved very much as both a man and a musician, and unlike many other composers when he died in 1809. he was one of the most celebrated composers in the world. Haydn once said, "Young people can see from my example that something can still come from nothing, but what I am is the result of dire necessity." And it …
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…request of Prince Esterhazy. Today, Haydn's body, including the skull, is in a mausoleum built by Dr. Paul Esterhazy in 1954. Haydn was a kindhearted, good-natured man who was respected by all. His contribution to the history of music is practically endless - from symphonies and quartets, to paving the way for the future composers, like Mozart and Beethoven. He had a style all his own, and for that he will always be remembered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** ??