Paine, John Knowles 1839-1906 creator Klauser, Karl 1823-1905 Thomas, Theodore 1835-1905 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Famous Composers and Their Works, Vol. 2" by Paine, Klauser, and Thomas is a historical musical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses specifically on the life and contributions of notable composers, revealing their artistic journeys and significant works, with an emphasis on Franz Joseph Haydn in the initial chapters. The opening of the work dives into the early life of Franz Joseph Haydn, detailing his humble beginnings in Rohrau, Austria, and his family's background. It discusses his early musical development, the influence of his parents, and significant figures like his cousin Johann Mathias Frankh, who recognized Haydn's talent and facilitated his education. As Haydn moves to Vienna at age eight to join the choir of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the introduction highlights his struggles and determination, setting the stage for his remarkable journey in music amidst adversity and the shaping of his future as a composer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-07-23 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jane Robins, with special credit to Linda Cantoni for the music files, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Musicians Music -- History and criticism M Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57570 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57570 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134328.0 57570