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Life of Haydn

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Life of Haydn

Ludwig Nohl

In this book the German music scholar Ludwig Nohl provides a fascinating narrative of Joseph Haydn's life from an impoverished childhood to international renown that includes insightful and often amusing anecdotes. It also includes some analysis of the components of his compositions and traces the effect of his predecessors and contemporaries on his development as an artist. He had a close relationship with Mozart and influenced and was influenced by him. He was often referred to by Mozart and others as "Papa" Haydn and he is considered the "Father" of the symphony and the string quartet. (Summary by mkirkpat)

Year of Publication: 1883Genres: Biography & Autobiography
Running Time: 03 hours 43 minutes 59 seconds(8 chapters)
Language: EnglishRead by: mkirkpat
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Introduction
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Chapter I. 1732-1753. His Youth and Early Studies.
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39:12
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Chapter II. 1754-1781. At Prince Esterhazy's. Part A.
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Chapter II. 1754-1781. At Prince Esterhazy's. Part B.
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Chapter III. The First London Journey. 1781-1792. Part A.
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Chapter III. The First London Journey. 1781-1792. Part B.
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Chapter IV. The Emperor's Hymn-The Creation and The Seasons. Part A.
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35:01
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Chapter IV. The Emperor's Hymn-The Creation and The Seasons. Part B.
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