Joseph Haydn
Music
Austrian
1732 – 1809
104 quotes
An Austrian composer of the Classical period, known as the 'Father of the Symphony' and 'Father of the String Quartet' for his prolific contributions to these forms.
Quotes by Joseph Haydn
I chuckle at the thought of my wild early sketches.
Witty remark
1745
The finale must leave the audience in rapture.
Professional observation
1765
My legacy? Music that endures beyond my days.
Deathbed words
1809
Cherish the moments of inspiration; they are fleeting.
Letter
1795