Who is Joseph Haydn? His contemporaries would have found that an easy question to answer: At the time he was the greatest, most famous, and most eminent composer of his era. His outstanding lifetime achievement which consists of more than 1,200 compositions definitely makes him a “Master of the Vienna Classic".
More on Joseph HaydnIn 1761 Haydn made a lucky career move: he entered the services of the rich Esterházy family in Eisenstadt. The Esterházy family was one of the richest and most influential within the Austro-Hungarian empire.
In the Services of Esterházy10.07.2013 - 25.08.2013 - St. Margarethen
An old Roman quarry is the setting for this exciting summer festival. The main opera of 2013 will be Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece "La Bohème".
Read More
UK: 0845 1011818 (local rate)
IRE: 189 0930118 (local rate)
Email: holiday@austria.info
Brochure Request
Brochure Download
Subscribe for news and offers!
austria.info newsletter