Franz Joseph Haydn

Franz Joseph Haydn was a renowned Austrian composer and musician of the Classical period. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers in history, known for his symphonies, string quartets, and operas. Haydn was a prolific composer, writing over 700 works during his lifetime. He was also a skilled musician and played the violin and harpsichord. Haydn was born in Rothenburg, Austria and died in Vienna, Austria.