Haydn’s Birth and Family--His Early Talent--First Studies with Frankh--Chapel-boy at St. Stephens’--Ruetter’s Instructions--Early Compositions--His Mischievous Tricks and Dismissal--Anecdote of Maria Theresa--Acquaintance with Metastasio--Influence of Philip Emanuel Bach--The Origin of his First Opera, “The Devil on Two Sticks.” 7-39 Haydn’s Studies with Porpora--His Italian Operas--Engagement with Count Von Morzin--His First String Quartet--An Unfortunate Marriage--Domestic Troubles without End--Appointment as Capellmeister at Esterhaz--His Orchestra and Chorus--Rapid Musical Progress--His Most Important Earlier Compositions--Development of the Quartet--Personal Characteristics and Anecdot…
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