Haydn: An Introduction to His Keyboard Works

by Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer), George Lucktenberg

This selection of Haydn's keyboard works contains two sets of variations, individual works, sonata movements and the entire Sonata in D Major," Hob. Lucktenberg documents Haydn's life and career and provides an overview of the composer's keyboard works. Each composition is briefly described and suggestions are made for performing ornaments in Haydn's keyboard works."

64 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1978

About the author

Franz Joseph Haydn (31 March, 1732 – 31 May, 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was pivotal in the evolution of chamber music forms like the string quartet and piano trio.

His contributions to musical form have led him to be called "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String quartet." Haydn was a friend and mentor of Wolfgang Mozart, and a teacher of composer Ludwig Beethoven.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love Papa Haydn. This is a wonderful selection of his piano music. Some Sonata movements, but also a smattering of his other works, too. Songs range from intermediate to advanced.