HAYDN, MICHAEL (1737 - 1806)
Joseph Haydn's younger brother Michael has earned less fame. His
earlier career followed that of his brother, as a chorister and
then earning a living from music as best he could in Vienna. He
became Kapellmeister in 1757 to the Bishop of Grosswardein and
in 1762 moved to Salzburg, home of the Mozart family, serving
there as Konzertmeister to the ruling Archbishop and to his successor,
while earning a not inconsiderable reputation beyond the confines
of his position. His pupils included Weber and the composer-publisher
Diabelli, while his influence on7 Mozart cannot be discounted.
Church Music
Like his elder brother, Michael Haydn wrote music of all kinds. One of the most interesting of his liturgical works is the Requiem he wrote on the death of his first Salzburg patron, Archbishop Sigismond, in 1771.
Orchestral Music
Michael Haydn wrote a number of symphonies and concertos. His Trumpet Concerto of 1764 is a useful repertoire item for soloists, but other orchestral works are heard less frequently.
Chamber Music
Michael Haydn's instrumental music, in addition to a number of divertimenti, includes a dozen attractive string quartets.
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