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Austrian composer of the Classical era, known as the 'Father of the Symphony' and 'Father of the String Quartet'.Haydn spent much of his career as a court musician for the Esterházy family, composing over 100 symphonies and 68 string quartets. His innovative work established the symphony and quartet as central Classical forms. Key compositions include the 'London' Symphonies, oratorios 'The Creation' and 'The Seasons', and the 'Emperor's Hymn' (basis for Germany's national anthem)....