
Joseph Haydn was born on March 31, 1732, in Rohrau (Lower Austria), the second of twelve children of a coach-builder and a cook. His musical talent shows itself at a very early age.
From Choirboy to Conductor
Several series of exquisite concerts, exhibitions and other cultural highlights go along with the Year of Haydn 2009.
Host and Ticketing information
Sopron keeps alive the memories of its regular guest Joseph Haydn with concerts for music lovers from all over the world (Easter to December 2009).
The Haydn Year in Sopron
Since its foundation in 1986 the Eisenstadt Haydn Festival has been upholding the legacy of Haydn and his works.
Burgenland: Music Program
Attentive Vienna visitors will find traces of Haydn at almost every step: from the Esterházy Palace to the relief on the memorial of Empress Maria Theresia.
Vienna: Haydn for Experts