Few composers have left as great a mark on the musical landscape as Joseph Haydn. From humble beginnings, born in the time of Baroque masters like Bach and Handel, he shaped and consolidated the emerging Classical music forms. He is known as the Father of the Symphony and String Quartet and was the last major musician who worked most of his life for a single patron, the Esterhazy’s. All of this was achieved with a pithy sense of humour and incredible modesty.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

Each week will highlight a different aspect of Haydn’s life and music:

• Overview of his life
• The development of the Symphony
• The development of the String Quartet
• His Chamber Music
• Piano works
• Operas/ Oratorios
• His period in London

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify some aspects of Haydn’s life.
2. Understand the development of the Symphony and Quartet.
3. Explain his impact on later composers.