Johann Michael Haydn

Johann Michael Haydn was an 18th-century Austrian composer, younger brother of the famous Joseph Haydn. He was a skilled musician known for his sacred choral works, symphonies, and chamber music, contributing significantly to Classical-era music. His compositions are characterized by clarity, melodic beauty, and technical finesse. Though often overshadowed by his brother, Haydn’s work was respected in his time and influences later composers. He spent much of his career in Salzburg, working for the church and local institutions, and remains an important figure in the Classical music tradition.