Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: respiratory infections

  • Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

    For nearly half of his life Joseph Haydn occupied the humble position of musician in the service of the Esterhazy princes, wearing livery and playing his wonderful compositions while the guests at dinner most likely only half- listened while discussing the latest political intrigues in Vienna. In time his reputation grew and when leaving in…