Haydn, Franz Joseph

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Thu 31 May 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: May 31

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1809: Franz Joseph Haydn, composer, died.

1909: (Marie) Auguste Durand, publisher, organist and composer, died.

 

Sun 29 Apr 2007

This Day in Classical Music History: April 29

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1798: Premiere of The Creation (or Die Schöpfung), oratorio by Haydn with libretto by Gottfried van Swieten.

1936: Zubin Mehta, conductor, born.

 

Tue 24 Apr 2007

This Day in Classical Music History; April 24

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1801: Premiere of The Seasons (Die Jahreszeiten) oratorio by Haydn.

1948: Manuel Ponce, composer, died.