Haydn with Price and Pacific Chorale

May 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM · Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA

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Franz Joseph Haydn, born in Rohrau, Austria, was a pivotal Classical composer. Known as the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet," his prolific output includes 104 symphonies and 68 string quartets. His innovative style, marked by wit and humor, shaped instrumental music. Notable works include the "London" symphonies and oratorios like "The Creation." He influenced Mozart and taught Beethoven.