Part of a series of picture books for readers aged twelve and upwards illustrating the lives and times of the world's greatest composers. This book looks at the life and work of Haydn, a life that spanned a period of great political and social, as well as musical change: born when both Bach and Handel were at the height of their fame, he outlived his friend Mozart by 18 years, having seen his greatest pupil Beethoven well-established in his own career. But neither Mozart nor Beethoven could have created their masterpieces - symphonies, string quartets, sonatas - without the example of Haydn. This illustrated biography brings the world of the 18th century vividly to life, and includes extracts from some of Haydn's best-loved works in simple keyboard arrangements.
- ISBN10 0571512062
- ISBN13 9780571512065
- Publish Date 19 August 1991
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 February 1995
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English