Haydn, Joseph

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(March 31, 1732 - May 31, 1809) Known as the "Father of the Symphony," Joseph Haydn was one of the most influential members of the Classical movement in music.  He was friend to Mozart and teacher to Beethoven.  
A central characteristic of Haydn's music is the development of larger structures out of very short, simple musical motifs, often derived from standard accompanying figures. The music is often quite formally concentrated, and the important musical events of a movement can unfold rather quickly (1).
==Works==
The Seven Last Words of Christ (1785)
The Surprise Symphony (1791)
Symphony No. 101 - The Clock (1793)
The Creation (1796-98)
The Seasons (1801)
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Joseph Haydn