The father of classical symphony and string quartet? Why yes I am!
I am a time traveling student learning about you and Mozart.
Wonderful! Mozart is a close friend of mine. I was also his mentor.
Haydn
Now. Who might you be?
You know Mozart!I'd love to ask you some questions!
Haydn
Of course! Come inside and I will send for him.
What genres did you compose and expand?
And I have composed Operas, Sonatas, Symphonies, String quartets
I have composed symphony, opera, the solo concerto, and more.
How do you feel your music changed the orchestra?
I incorporated piano into the orchestra!
I influenced the change by adding instruments such as clarinets.
What about theatre and The Opera?
I normalized romance in operas and theatre and even built an opera house.
I influenced the style of Operas with my compositions.
Do you feel like your way of life influenced your music?
Absolutely!
Yes! I was musically gifted at age 6. I was influenced by C.P.E. Bach and his dramatic style. I was not born into wealth and came from humble origins.
Shall we play something?
Of course! I was born into wealth and my biggest influence was my father. I came from a musical family and was considered a child prodigy. I was composing by 4 and playing violin by 6.