Michael Haydn
1737–1806 (age 69)
Biography
Michael Haydn, brother of Joseph Haydn, composed with clarity and elegance, contributing sacred music and symphonies that reflected his devout faith and mastery of counterpoint.
He served as Kapellmeister in Salzburg, where his steady hand guided choirs and orchestras, and his work in Petersfriedhof honors a life dedicated to spiritual depth and musical refinement.