In "Joseph Haydn; Servant And Master" Herbert Francis Peyser provides a detailed and in-depth look into the life and career of the renowned composer Joseph Haydn. Peyser's thorough research and comprehensive analysis of Haydn's music, personal relationships, and influence on the classical music world offer readers a comprehensive understanding of the man behind the music.

The book delves into Haydn's humble beginnings as a choirboy in Vienna, his time as a composer for the Esterházy family, and his later years as a celebrated artist in London. Peyser effectively captures the complexity of Haydn's personality, presenting him as both a dedicated servant to his patrons and a masterful innovator in the world of classical music.

Throughout the book, Peyser weaves together historical context, musical analysis, and personal anecdotes to create a rich and informative portrait of Haydn. Whether you are a casual music lover or a serious scholar, "Joseph Haydn; Servant And Master" is sure to enlighten and entertain with its engaging writing style and valuable insights into the life and work of one of classical music's greatest composers.

Book Description:
Haydn, barring a few hardships in his youth, lived an extraordinarily fortunate life and had abundant reason for the optimism which marked every step of his progress.... Haydn was a master by the grace of Heaven and a servant only by the artificial conventions of a temporary social order... About the vast number of symphonies, the magnificent string quartets, the clavier works, the songs there can here be no question. - Summary by Author's Foreword