Haydn Accomplishments

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Franz Joseph Haydn was born in 1732 on the borders of lower Austria and Hungary. He later became a prominent composer within the Classical period. Due to the fact that his gift of music was recognized at a young age, his parents knew that they would be holding him back from his potential at a successful future; therefore he went to live with a close relative at six years old. Haydn then worked his way up to becoming successful within his musical career, making him stand out among other composers. His contributions to music made him considered to be one of how we see classical music today, making him a somewhat “father” of what we see as classical music today. He carried an air of maturity with him, and that helped his own works grow and be