Who Was Haydn's Principal Patron

Who Was Haydn’s Principal Patron?

Prince Nikolaus Esterházy, Haydn’s most important patron. 1779 was a watershed year for Haydn, as his contract was renegotiated: whereas previously all his compositions were the property of the Esterházy family, he now was permitted to write for others and sell his work to publishers.

Who influenced Joseph Haydn?

Haydn was very much influenced by developments made by Bach’s son C. P. E. Bach who, moving away from his father’s teachings, brought drama and originality to his keyboard works and helped to establish early Sonatas and Symphonies in 3 movements.
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