Author:Joseph Haydn
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| ←Author Index: Ha | Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) |
| Austrian composer. He was one of the most important, prolific and prominent composers of the classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these genres. He was also instrumental in the development of the piano trio and in the evolution of sonata form. |
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