Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) stands as a monumental figure in classical music, widely celebrated as the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet." His prolific output and innovative approach profoundly shaped the musical landscape of his time.
Born on March 31 or April 12, 1732, in Rohrau, Austria, Haydn's upbringing was steeped in music. His father, Matthias Haydn, a wheelwright and village official, was an enthusiastic amateur harpist, and the family home was filled with song. Though his parents were illiterate and could not read music, they recognized their son's burgeoning talent. At the age of six, Haydn was sent to Hainburg to study with his relative Johann Matthias Franck, a schoolmaster and choirmaster. This marked the beginning of his formal musical training, though his early years were marked by hardship and meager sustenance.
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