Franz Josef Haydn (1732–1809)
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Franz Josef Haydn (1732–1809)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- An early composer of Lieder.
- Was one of the first composers to write out his song scores in three staves instead of two, thus paving the way for the development of the piano accompaniment style of German Lieder.
- Used insignificant poetry.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
She Never Told Her Love
A Pastoral Song (My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair)
The Spirits Song
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This selection is called: “She Never Told Her Love”
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This selection is called: “A Pastoral Song (My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair)”
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This selection is called: “The Spirit’s Song”
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