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Haydn: 15 facts about the great composer
Franz Joseph Haydn was a pivotal figure in the classical period. But how much do we really know? Discover his sense of humour and his early life in our gallery of Haydn facts!
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Chorister at five
The young Haydn's singing voice was so impressive that he was asked to join the Choir School of St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna when he was just five years old.
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2. Going down in glory
However, things changed for Haydn when he lost is angelic voice at 16 - he left the choir after his voice was described thusly by Habsburg Empress Maria Theresa: "That boy doesn't sing, he crows!" Haydn then cut the pigtail of another boy chorister and was then caned in public.
3. Narrow escape
It was suggested by the choirmaster at St Stephen's Cathedral that Haydn undergo a certain operation to prevent his voice from breaking, but fortunately his father stepped in and prevented it from happening.
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