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Music: An Appreciation: An Appreciation, Brief 4/e
Roger Kamien, Hebrew University
The Classical Period
Joseph Haydn

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Joseph Haydn, choirboy and son of a maker of wagon wheels, taught himself composition while scraping by giving music lessons and playing violin in Viennese street bands. From these austere beginnings, he rose to become one of the greatest composers the world has ever known. For more information on this great artist, consult the web resources below.









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