Wendy Thompson
Joseph Haydn
Paperback
(Faber and Faber Ltd Aug. 19, 1991)
Part of a series of picture books for readers aged twelve and upwards illustrating the lives and times of the world's greatest composers. This book looks at the life and work of Haydn, a life that spanned a period of great political and social, as well as musical change: born when both Bach and Handel were at the height of their fame, he outlived his friend Mozart by 18 years, having seen his greatest pupil Beethoven well-established in his own career. But neither Mozart nor Beethoven could have created their masterpieces - symphonies, string quartets, sonatas - without the example of Haydn. This illustrated biography brings the world of the 18th century vividly to life, and includes extracts from some of Haydn's best-loved works in simple keyboard arrangements.
- Series
- Composer's World
- ISBN
- 057151197X / 9780571511976
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 8.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 0.1 x 0.1 in.
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