CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER I. | |
| HIS YOUTH AND EARLY STUDIES. | |
| Haydn’s Birth and Family—His Early Talent—First Studies withFrankh—Chapel-boy at St. Stephens’—Ruetter’s Instructions—EarlyCompositions—His Mischievous Tricks and Dismissal—Anecdote ofMaria Theresa—Acquaintance with Metastasio—Influence of PhilipEmanuel Bach—The Origin of his First Opera, “The Devil on TwoSticks.” | [ 7-39] |
| CHAPTER II. | |
| AT PRINCE ESTERHAZY’S. | |
| Haydn’s Studies with Porpora—His Italian Operas—Engagement withCount Von Morzin—His First String Quartet—An UnfortunateMarriage—Domestic Troubles without End—Appointment as Capellmeisterat Esterhaz—His Orchestra and Chorus—Rapid Musical Progress—HisMost Important Earlier Compositions—Development of theQuartet—Personal Characteristics and Anecdotes—The SurpriseSymphony—Influence of his Life at Esterhaz upon his Music. | [ 40-89] |
| CHAPTER III. | |
| THE FIRST LONDON JOURNEY. | |
| A Winter Adventure—The Relations of Mozart and Haydn—Mozart’sDedication—The Emperor Joseph’s Opinions—Letters to Frau VonGenzinger—A Catalogue of Complaints—His Engagement with Salomon—TheLondon Journey—Scenes on the Way—A Brilliant Reception—Rivalryof the Professional Concerts—The Händel Festival—Honorsat Oxford—Pleyel’s Arrival—Royal Honors—His Benefit Concert—Returnto Vienna. | [ 90-135] |
| CHAPTER IV. | |
| THE EMPEROR’S HYMN—THE CREATION AND THE SEASONS. | |
| Criticisms at Home—His Relations to Beethoven—Jealousy of the GreatMogul—His Second London Journey—The Military Symphony—HisLongings for Home—Great Popularity In England—Reception by theRoyal Family—His Gifts—Return to Vienna—Origin of the Emperor’sHymn—The Creation and the Seasons—Personal Characteristic—HisDeath—Haydn’s Place in Music. | [ 136-195] |
THE LIFE OF HAYDN.