By temperament he was deeply religious, and gave back to Almighty God, in his compositions for the services of the Church, the talent with which he was so richly endowed. Had he been more prudent in the choice of a spouse, perhaps his after life might have been free from the suspicions which his relations with other women justify. It was at this time that Haydn made the mistake of contracting a loveless marriage with Maria Anna Keller. His contract with this prince brought him into the daily necessity of composing "divertimenti" for the orchestra, thus affording a splendid opportunity for the study of instrumentation. In 1759 he accepted the appointment of vice-capellmeister to Count Morzin, a Bohemian nobleman, who maintained an orchestra at his country-house. ![]() The year 1756 found Haydn so well informed in the various branches of his art that he began to be ranked among the first music-masters of Vienna. At this time he came under the influence of Emanuel Bach, Dittersdorf, and Porpora, who may be said to have been his principal masters, although the credit of his remarkable achievements must be given rather to his own incessant industry than to any particular instruction. He was enabled to pursue his musical studies. During these years he manifested an extraordinary passion for music, availing himself of every opportunity to improve his knowledge of the art. ![]() For nine years he was a chorister there, and yielded his place as solo-boy to his younger brother Michael when the inevitable signs of change appeared in his voice. He began his great musical career in the choir-school of St. Includes the Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, Summa, Bible and more all for only $19.99.īorn of staunch Catholic parents at Rohrau, Austria, 1 April, 1732 died at Gumpendorf, Vienna, 31 May, 1809. Please help support the mission of New Advent and get the full contents of this website as an instant download.
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