Haydn

by J. Cuthbert Hadden

The book ""Haydn"" by J. Cuthbert Hadden is a comprehensive biography of the life and works of the renowned Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn. The book covers Haydn's early life, his musical education, and his rise to fame as a composer and conductor. It explores his relationships with other famous composers of the time, including Mozart and Beethoven, and his contributions to the development of classical music. The book also delves into Haydn's personal life, including his marriage and his relationships with his patrons and colleagues. With detailed analysis of Haydn's most famous works, as well as lesser-known pieces, the book provides a thorough understanding of the composer's musical style and legacy. Overall, ""Haydn"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in classical music and the life of one of its most influential figures.A more interesting meeting took place at Bonn. Beethoven, then a young man of twenty-two, was still living with his people in the Wenzegasse, but already arrangements had been made by the Elector for his paying a somewhat lengthened visit to Vienna in order to prosecute his studies there. Since the death of Mozart, Haydn had become the most brilliant star in the musical firmament, and it was only natural that the rising genius should look to him for practical help and encouragement. It so happened that the Elector's Band, of which Beethoven was a member, gave a dinner to Haydn at Godesberg.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Music

156 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1902

About the author

James Cuthbert Hadden (1861-1914)

Reviews

[David Dunlap · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book that was originally published in 1902. The author's style is dry, but the content is solid. There are some interesting vignettes about the composer's life of which I had been previously unaware. (For example, a young Haydn was a drummer in a marching band...but he was too small to carry the drum himself, so it was strapped on the back of the musician ahead of him -- a hunchback.) It's difficult to recommend this particular edition, however: it is quite clear that the original book included illustrations and musical examples. The -space- for these things is still there, but the displays are -not-. There are also allusions to other books, but no accompanying documentation: the allusions merely tantalize; they do not provide sufficient clues for the curious to pursue. -- A definite mixed-bag, then. I enjoyed it...but I do not heartily recommend it to others.