![]() Both of his brothers predeceased him and Haydn's will was modified taking these deaths into account. The largest bequests he made to his two brothers. Haydn drew up his will in May - June 1801, although in other sources it is stated that Haydn commenced writing his will in May 1801 and completed it on the 6th December 1801, which indicates that it was the date that it was signed and witnessed. Much is written of how Haydn’s marriage was unhappy which is no doubt true, however it couldn’t have been so unhappy considering that his wife left most of her money to him. Haydn’s wife died on 20th March 1800, leaving most of her modest estate to Haydn. Entry to the church is free however there is an entry fee for viewing Haydn’s tomb. ![]() Haydn’s remains are now interred in the Bergkirche at Eisenstadt which is near the Esterhazy Palace. Haydn died on the 31st May 1809 and owing to the war, a simple burial was necessary. Apparently Napoleon ordered that a guard of honour be stationed outside his house. Haydn dies whilst the French were bombarding Vienna. On the 19th January 1794 Haydn departed for London a second time. This is recorded on his tomb in Eisenstadt. Haydn received an honourary doctorate of music from Oxford University in early July 1791. This was on account of the death of Haydn’s patron Prince Nicolaus and from this time on Haydn received a pension from the Esterhazys. ![]() When the impresario and violinist Johann Peter Salomon, who was originally from Bonn but living on London, heard that Haydn was available, he travelled to Vienna and ‘informed’ Haydn that he would now be going to London. Maria was the daughter of a wigmaker who possibly could have helped Haydn financially or employed him as a teacher. He married Maria Anna Keller on 9th November 1760, although this date could be 26th October 1760. It is thought that Haydn wanted to marry Therese Keller (born 1733) who was the sister of the woman that he married, Maria Anna Keller (baptised 1729). It was a valuable time for Haydn, as he began to make contacts in the musical world in Vienna. Whilst he was St Stephen’s School he was given very little to eat.ĭuring the period 1750 - 61, Haydn spent his time performing and teaching in Vienna. ![]() He was dismissed from the choir once his voice broke after a stay of 10 years. The choirboys received some musical training. This choir is the forerunner of the Vienna Boys’ Choir. This man, Johann Matthias Frankh was also the choir director of Hainburg Church.Īt about the age of eight, Haydn was recruited as a choirboy (later on his brother Michael was recruited in about 1745 too) for St Stephen’s Church, Vienna. Johann Evangalist Haydn (1743 - 1805) was a tenor in a church choir and later, a singer at the Esterhazy Court.Ī cousin of Haydn’s father by marriage, who was a principal of a school in a nearby town, on hearing Haydn’s voice suggested that he live with his family so he could receive better musical training. Michael Haydn (1737 - 1806) was an organist and composer working as the Kapellmeister at Oradea and then later as the Concertmaster in Salzburg. The family was very musical and the three surviving sons all became professional musicians. His father was a master wheelwright and he was also the magistrate/mayor of the village in which the family lived. His birthplace, Rohrau, is situated on the border between Austria and Hungary.Įven though his first given name is Franz, this name Haydn never used. ![]()
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