Franz Joseph Haydn Family Background and Education Flashcards
1
Q
When was Haydn alive?
A
1732 - 1809
2
Q
Where was Haydn born?
A
Rohrau, Austria
3
Q
What did Haydn’s parents do?
A
father a wheelwright,
mother a cook,
brothers <b>Michael and Johann</b> also became musicians
4
Q
Where was Haydn recruited as a result of his childhood talents?
A
choirboy at <b>St. Stephen’s Cathedral</b>, Vienna
5
Q
Who did Haydn consider to be his only teacher?
A
<b>Nicola Porpora<b> (Italian singer-composer)</b></b>
