The Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) essentially founded and brought to first mature realization the formal and structural principles of the classical style in his instrumental music, ...
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Between the years 1782 and 1785, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote six string quartets which were dedicated to his friend and fellow composer, Joseph Haydn. These quartets, known as the "Haydn Quartets,...
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Today is Friday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2007. There are 283 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry made his famous call for American independence fro...
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Today is Sunday, April 29, the 119th day of 2007. There are 246 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On April 29, 1945, during World War II, American soldiers liberated the Dachau con...
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Today is Thursday, May 31, the 151st day of 2007. There are 214 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 31, 1889, more than 2,000 people perished when a dam break sent water rushi...
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Has classical music become hip? From the looks of this fall, some of the city’s most traditional venues will be competing with clubs for the downtown crow. Check out The Berlin in ...
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Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart ... Korngold?Countless millions have at least heard of the classical masters associated with Vienna. Not only the titanic trio of Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mo...
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Franz Joseph Haydn
Haydn and Mozart
Today in history - March 23
