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Line 6: − − His music is tuneful, beautifully crafted and often cheerful. Whilst not having quite the genius of his famous pupils, he nevertheless holds an exalted place in the pantheon of Western music.
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He also wrote over a dozen masses, 6 oratorios, 16 operas, 62 piano sonatas, more than a dozen piano concertos, and many works for small chamber ensembles. His ‘cello concertos are still concert favorites, as is his trumpet concerto.
He also wrote over a dozen masses, 6 oratorios, 16 operas, 62 piano sonatas, more than a dozen piano concertos, and many works for small chamber ensembles. His ‘cello concertos are still concert favorites, as is his trumpet concerto.
His younger brother, Michael, was also a composer whose music is frequently performed today. The popular hymn "O Worship the King" is set to music by Michael Haydn.
His younger brother, Michael, was also a composer whose music is frequently performed today. The popular hymn "O Worship the King" is set to music by Michael Haydn.