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Date of Birth
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Choir School Enrollment in Vienna
At the age of eight, Haydn and his younger brother, Michael, went to Vienna to sing at St. Stephen's Cathedral and to attend choir school. -
Count Morzin
Haydn earned a living by becoming a composer. He was hired as music director for Count Morzin as his first job. During his time there, he composed 15 symphonies. -
Dismissed from Choir School
After losing his voice when going through puberty, Haydn was dismissed from choir school at the age of 18. -
Marriage
Haydn marries Maria Anna Keller. -
The Esterhazy Family
Haydn begins his lifelong job as the composer for the Esterhazy family. Haydn spent nearly 30 years of his life here. -
London
Haydn spent four years in London composing music, including Symphony no. 94, "Surprise". -
Completion of Surprise
Haydn finishes composing "Surprise". -
First Performance
Haydn's first concert that is featuring "Surprise". -
Death
Haydn passes away in the middle of the night, due to old age.