An Evening with Haydn

Haydn has to be one of the nicest people in classical music. His musicians loved him so much, they called him “Papa Haydn.” Friend of Mozart, teacher of Beethoven, father of the string quartet and the symphony, he lived at a crucial and fascinating time in the history of classical music. At the height of his career he was the most famous living musician in Europe. Join us as we explore the life and music of this great composer.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Haydn’s musical style
• Some of Haydn’s greatest works
• Significant events in Haydn’s life

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe elements of Haydn’s musical style
2. List some of Haydn’s works
3. Describe some of the major events of Haydn’s life