Joseph Haydn quotes
Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer, widely regarded as one of the most important figures of the Classical period. His innovative work helped shape the structure of the symphony and the string quartet. He is often called the “Father of the Symphony” and influenced generations of composers. Here are 8 of his quotes:
If I could only impress on the soul of every friend of music, and on high personages in particular, how inimitable are Mozart's works, how profound, how musically intelligent, how extraordinarily sensitive! (for this is how I understand them, how I feel them) - why then the nations would vie with each other to possess such a jewel within their frontiers. Prague should hold him fast - but should reward him, too: for without this, the history of great geniuses is sad indeed, and gives but little encouragement to posterity to further exertions; and unfortunately this is why so many promising intellects fall by the wayside.
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn
Occupation: Austrian Composer
Born: March 31, 1732
Died: May 31, 1809
Quotes count: 8
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