MUSIC 1AA3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Giuseppina Strepponi, London Symphonies, Robert Schumann
26 Apr 2013
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Music director for prince nicholas esterhazy for 3 decades. After death of prince, haydn made 2 long trips to england (1791 and. Wrote 12 london symphonies; symphony no. 102 was written in aftermath of the french revolution. His father recognized him as a musical genius: wunderkind . Had a musical family: maria (sister) child prodigy on keyboard. By 12 years: 3 operas, 6 symphonies, 100 other works. Went to vienna in 1781 hoping get position in royal court. Huge success between 1782-90 but was always in debt. Died (35) from morbid depression, composed requiem mass- buried in. In vienna he composed 17 piano concertos. unmarked pauper"s grave in vienna. Grant from elector of bonn sent him to vianna. Began to go deaf at age 26 (tinnitus)- contemplates suicide. Father not a famous musician but taught schubert basics. Received instructions from salieri around age 11. Viennese salon: vital music forum in 19c. Prominent and intellectual family: grandpa, philosopher; father,banker.
