Haydn

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732~1809) was born into a small village in eastern Austria, there were twelve kids in his family. Since he had showed his gift in music when he was little, his father send him to his uncle, who was a conductor of a chorus, to learn more about music when he was six. His uncle taught him music theory, violin and cello.
Two years later, he joined the chorus of Stephansdom, he didn't leave there until he had his mutation period. After that, he made his living by teaching music, and try to compose in his leisure time. After his Missa caught public's attention, he was invited to be a conductor, and was able to focus on composition.
Haydn is well-known for his amiability and humor, members of his band even called him "papa Haydn".
Haydn, Beethoven and Mozart are called "the three classical musician". It goes without saying that he had composed many gorgeous melody. So let's enjoy his work together.