What are the similarities between Joseph Haydn and Mozart?

Mozart was inspired by sonata form as pioneered by Haydn (who, despite being 24 years older than Mozart, considered him a friend and equal), then developed it in his own way. Both men's music has a rich vein of rustic humor. read more

Mozart and Haydn were extremely connected and influenced each other. Their instrumental works are often difficult to tell apart. Beethoven, who had contact and training with both of the elder composers began the “veer off” into the classical period, that blasted the trail to Romanticism. read more

Mozart was inspired by sonata form as pioneered by Haydn (who, despite being 24 years older than Mozart, considered him a friend and equal), then developed it in his own way. read more

Mozart vs Haydn Mozart and Haydn are two of the greatest composers the world has known. Both were born in Austria and are considered as friends, though, Haydn was the older of the two, and lived longer than Mozart who died at a young age of only 35. read more