His life is best described as "rags-to-riches" kind of story.

A comic opera that was originated in Italy that made use of everyday characters and situations, and typically employed spoken dialogues, lengthy arias and was spiced with sight gags, naturally humor and social satire.

The "Father of Symphony".

A drama set to music where singers and musicians perform in a theatrical setting.

A child prodigy and the most amazing genius in musical history. he experimented in all kinds of music and composed over 700 works. his compositions are "The Marriage of Figaro", "Don Giovanni" and "The Magic Flute".

He was the composer who bridged the late Classical era and the early Romantic era. He was a talented pianist and composer. Some of his famous works are: "Missa Solemnis" and "Fodelio".

Below are the compositions of Franz Joseph Haydn, EXCEPT

• "The Marriage of Figaro"

• "The Military"

• "Surprise Symphony"

• "The Clock"

A multi-movement work designed for an instrumental soloist and orchestra.

• Sonata

• Concerto

• Symphony

• Opera

The most important form that developed during the Classical era consists of three distinct sections like: Exposition, Development and Recapitulation.

• Sonata

• Sonata Allegro Form

• Concerto

• Opera

A multi-movement work for orchestra. it was derived from the word sinfonia which means "a harmonious sounding together".