Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical era and is often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet". Haydn composed over 100 symphonies and numerous string quartets, including his "Opus 20" and "Opus 33" quartets. These works played a pivotal role in the development of the string quartet and influenced composers like Mozart and Beethoven. Haydn composed a number of quartets, including the "Sun" and the "Emperor" quartets. Some of his most famous symphonies include the "Surprise Symphony" (No. 94) and the "Military Symphony" (No. 100).
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