TDCM: September 7th - Michael Haydn

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 

Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

Bio

Johann Michael Haydn was the younger brother of Joseph Haydn. He followed in his brother's footsteps to Vienna and was trained musically while singing at St. Stephen's Cathedral. The two composing brothers were close, and Joseph argued his brother was the more talented composer. He was not nearly as prolific as Joseph but still composed 41 Symphonies, scores of cantatas and oratorios, and chamber compositions. He was good enough that his 25th Symphony was mistakenly considered one of Mozart's. 

Music

Symphony No. 28 in C major

Symphony No. 18 in C major

Symphony No. 29 in D minor

Symphony No. 30 in D major

Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major

Organ Concerto in C

Requiem in B-flat major