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Composer

Joseph Haydn

3,926 works in the index

Birthplace
Rohrau
Citizenship / historical state
Holy Roman Empire
Period (estimated from birth year)
Classical

Biography

Haydn spent thirty years employed by one family with an orchestra at his disposal, and used it to work out what the symphony and the string quartet could be. He wrote over a hundred of the former and nearly seventy of the latter.

For pianists the sonatas are the most underrated teaching repertoire there is — comparable in difficulty to Mozart's, more varied, and far less played. For string players the quartets are where the form was invented, and the early sets are approachable by good amateurs.

Numbering is a problem. Haydn's works are catalogued by Hob. number, but sonatas also carry a separate numbering from Landon, so the same piece appears under two different numbers depending on the edition. Where possible, confirm by key and Hob. number together.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments
Piano, violin, Cello, Choir, Viola
Genres represented
Classical, pop, New Age, Pop, Religious
Works with composition dates
193 of 3,926

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 82

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
WorkYear composedCatalogue / opusKey in titleListed instrumentsGenreEditions
String Quartet in F major, op. 3 no. 5, Hob. III:17: II. Andante cantabile op. 3 no. 5; Hob. III:17F major Piano, Guitar, Cello, Flute, violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Trombone, RecorderNew Age, Classical 90
Andante Piano, Harp, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Recorder, SaxophoneClassical 45
Symphony No. 104 1795Wikidata Piano, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violinClassical 41
The Surprise Symphony Piano, Guitar, Vocal, ViolaClassical 28
Haydn: Sonatas (Volume I) Piano 43
Konzert für Trompete und Orchester Es-Dur, Hob. VIIe:1 1796IMSLP Piano, Cello, violin, Trumpet, LuteClassical 33
String Quartets, Op. 17 1771IMSLP Op. 17 String Quartet 22
9. Tenor Recitative (And the heavenly host) ChoirClassical 15
Minuet (Schickhardt) Piano, Organ, Cello, violin, Orchestra, Horn, Clarinet, ViolaClassical 37
Achieved Is the Glorious Work Piano, Organ, strings, bass, Vocal, Orchestra, Tenor, Choir, Trombone, Timpani, Keyboard, Alto 12
St. Anthony Chorale Piano, Harp, GuitarClassical, Pop 23
Deutschlandlied 1797Wikidata Piano, Guitar, Voice, VocalClassical, Religious 17
2. Bass Recitative (In the Begininng) ChoirClassical 10
Surprise Symphony Piano, violin 9
German Dance (Susato) Piano, Guitar, Flute, violin, Clarinet, TromboneClassical, pop 26
7. Soprano Recitative (Let all the earth green) ChoirClassical 15
Deutsche Nationalhymne Piano, violin, Voice, String Quartet, Tuba, ViolaClassical 17
Sanctus ChoirClassical 18
Haydn: Piano Trios, Volume I (Nos. 1 17
The Heavens Are Telling Piano, Voice, bass, Tenor, Choir, AltoClassical 13
Arietta Piano, Flute, violin, Recorder 11
Allegro Piano, Flute, violin, Horn, Clarinet, Viola 18
Haydn: A First Haydn Book Piano 15
1st Guitar - Allegro Guitar 15
Under Liberty's Bright Light violin, strings 14
Scherzo Flute 8
Sonata In G PianoClassical 11
Symphony No. 63 Finale , Full Score Piano, violin, Orchestra, Viola 14
Haydn: Piano Trios, Volume II (Nos. 7 14
Haydn: Piano Trios, Volume III (Nos. 13 14
Minuet And Trio (Reicha) Piano, Guitar 6
6. Bass Aria (Rolling in foaming billows) ChoirClassical 13
Symphony No. 94 In G Major ('Surprise'), Second Movement Excerpt G major Piano, Guitar, Oboe, violin, Voice, Recorder, Piccolo, HarmonicaClassical 13
Allegro in F Major F major PianoClassical 13
2nd Guitar - Allegro Guitar 13
Benedictus ChoirClassical 19
Allegro Scherzando in F Major, Hob. III: 75/4 F major Piano, OrganClassical 12
Minuetto Piano, OrganClassical 12
Praise The Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him Piano, Guitar, Voice 9
4. Soprano Solo and Chorus (What Wonder) ChoirClassical 12
Country Dance No. 2 in D Major D major PianoClassical 13
Il Maestro e lo Scolare Hob. XVIIa:1 PianoClassical 12
Quadrille Piano, Flute, RecorderClassical 13
Surprise Symphony Theme 1760/64 ca.IMSLP Piano, Guitar 12
Minuet Piano, Cello, Clarinet, Recorder, Viola 10
Agnus Dei ChoirClassical 18
Haydn: Three Trios 12
Haydn: Six Duets 13

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. The biography above is our own. Authority record: VIAF 95146280. Portrait: Thomas Hardy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.