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Haydn is born in Rohrau, AustriaSent to Vienna to sing in the choir at St. Stephens CathedralLet go from St. Stephens due to changing voiceNamed Kapellmeister at Esterhazy ct.Establishes publishing contract in Londoncommissioned to write Paris symphoniesDies in Vienna homeTravels to Germany, where he meets the young Ludwig van BeethovenPrince Nikolaus dies, leaving Haydn free to travelBeethoven begins studies with HaydnMarries Maria Anna KellerWrites "Missa Sancti Nicolai", mass No. 6 in G majorWrites the six string quartets that make up Op.20Writes Piano Sonata in C minorWrites Symphony No. 45 "Farewell Symphony"Writes first large scale oratorio, "Il Ritorno di Tobia"Artaria & Co. publishes Op. 33 String QuartetsWrites orchestral masterpiece "The Seven Last Words of Christ", commissioned by a Spanish cathedralWrites the 2nd of 12 London Symphonies, the "Surprise Symphony" in G majorWrites "Military Symphony" No. 100 in G Major during his second stay in LondonFirst performance of "The Creation"First performance of "The Seasons"Napoleon's forces siege ViennaWrites what will become the Austrian and then German national anthemMozart moves to Vienna where he meets and befriends HaydnPeriods
Works as freelance musician around ViennaEsterhazy patronageLeaves Esterhazy ct. for LondonResumes Esterhazy patronage, but writes less
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