Joseph Haydn's symphonies and string quartets are staples of the concert repertory, yet many aspects of this founding genius of the Viennese Classical style are

Analyzing the final three decades of Haydn’s career, this book uses the composer as a prism through which to examine urgent questions across the humanities. I

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

This Companion provides an accessible and up-to-date introduction to the musical work and cultural world of Joseph Haydn. Readers will gain an understanding of

Haydn is enjoying renewed appreciation: this book explores fresh approaches to his music and the cultural forces affecting it.