Franz Haydn: After 145 Years, a Heady Reunion - Episode 53

Franz Haydn's influence in the world of classical music is unquestioned, and it all began when eight-year-old Franz was asked to sing with the highly respected Saint Stephen's Cathedral Choir in Vienna.  It was here, at St. Stephen's, where young Franz learned to play the violin, the piano, and was taught the basics of musical composition.

Following his experience at St. Stephens, he trained for three years with Italian composer Nicola Porpora before coming to the attention of Austria's influential Esterhazy family.  Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy brought Hayden into his court and put him in charge of the palace orchestra. 

Now, with his own orchestra and almost unlimited time to compose various forms of music, the appointment was perfect for one of the world's greatest musical composers - a composer who literally lost his head because of his musical genius.

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