Haydn's first regular employment was in 1759 as Kapellmeister to Count von Morzin, a Bohemian nobleman.
Composer Biography
Haydn served the Esterházy family, one of the richest in the Empire, as Vice-Kapellmeister and later Kapellmeister, from 1761 until his death.
Composition History
Haydn's career coincided with the gradual replacement of the harpsichord and clavichord by the fortepiano and pianoforte, which offered hammer action and dynamic possibilities.
Historical Context
Much of Haydn's service to the Esterházys took place at the new palace of Eszterháza on the Hungarian plains, a complex of buildings designed to rival Versailles.
Performer Biography
The Kungsbacka Piano Trio, formed in 1997, won First Prize in the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition.
Performer Biography
The Kungsbacka Piano Trio was selected as 'Rising Stars' by the European Concert Halls Organisation and gave a debut recital at New York's Carnegie Hall.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn, born in 1732, received his musical training as a chorister at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
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