1732-1809

In eighteenth-century Vienna, Austria, fifteen-year-old Theresa seeks a way to help her mother and brother financially while investigating the murder of her father, a renowned violinist in Haydn's orchestra at the court of Prince Esterhazy, after his body is found near a gypsy camp.

A biography of the composer who became known as the "father of the symphony" after creating more than one hundred in his lifetime.

The life of the eighteenth-century composer whose many works included numerous advances in musical technique.

Lavishly illustrated biography examines the life and achievements of the eighteenth-century classical composer from Vienna.

In 1772, with summer long gone and winter fast approaching, Joseph Haydn, court musician to Prince Nicholas of Esterhazy, creates a symphony that finally persuades his oblivious employer to close up his summer palace and allow the staff to return home.

Examines the life, music, and legacy of eighteenth-century Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, and includes a time line and list of selected works.

To amuse the stubborn Prince Nicolaus Esterhazy, who refuses to allow the court musicians to return to Vienna at summer's end, Joseph Haydn composes a special "Farewell" symphony.

Discusses the life and career of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer.

Story of the life and career of composer Franz Joseph Haydn.