Johann Michael Haydn was a talented composer and younger brother of the renowned composer Franz Joseph Haydn. He received his early musical education as a choirboy in Vienna, where he honed his skills as a singer and violinist. In 1762, he joined the court of Archbishop Sigismund von Schrattenbach in Salzburg, serving as Konzertmeister and composer. During his tenure, Haydn composed numerous sacred works, including masses, hymns, and oratorios, earning him recognition and respect. Unlike his brother, Haydn’s music leaned more towards a conservative and contrapuntal style, influenced by Baroque traditions. His compositions were characterized by meticulous craftsmanship, rich harmonies, and elegant melodies. He left behind a legacy of sacred music and chamber works that continue to be appreciated for their craftsmanship and beauty. Thereby, he made a notable contribution to the musical landscape of his time.
Short liturgical works (graduals, offertories, …) are available on a separate page.
Literature
- Charles H Sherman and T Donley Thomas (1993). Johann Michael Haydn (1737–1806), a chronological thematic catalogue of his works. Pendragon Press, Stuyvesant, New York.
Overview
| ID |
Title |
Genre |
| MH 144 |
Applausus |
applausus |
| MH 279 |
Applicatio |
cantata |
| MH 323 |
Applicatio |
cantata |
| MH 11 |
Attale et Erimene |
cantata |
| MH 176 |
Cadenze e Versetti |
verset |
| MH 148 |
Hermann |
ballet |
| MH 110 |
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento |
litany |
| MH 532 |
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento |
litany |
| MH 66 |
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento |
litany |
| MH 228 |
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento |
litany |
| MH 71 |
Litaniæ lauretanæ |
litany |
| MH 88 |
Litaniæ lauretanæ |
litany |
| MH 120 |
Litaniæ lauretanæ |
litany |
| MH 74 |
Litaniæ lauretanæ |
litany |
| MH 2/3 |
Missa in D minor |
mass |
| MH 1 |
Missa in honorem Sanctissimæ Trinitatis |
mass |
| MH 200/294/304/307/454 |
Vesperæ |
vesper |
| MH 214 |
Vesperæ de Confessore |
vesper |
| MH 321 |
Vesperæ de Dominica |
vesper |
| MH 809* |
Vesperæ de Dominica |
vesper |
| MH 548 |
Vesperæ pro festo Sanctissimæ Innocentium |
vesper |
Works
Applausus
MH 144
Applicatio
MH 279
| genre |
cantata |
| scoring |
S, 2 T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 fl, 2 ob, posthorn (A), 2 cor (C/F/G/A), [2 clno (C)], 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2023-08-21) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro fl 1 fl 2 full score ob 1 ob 2 org posthorn soli vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
 |
Applicatio
MH 323
| genre |
cantata |
| scoring |
S, 2 A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 cor (B♭ basso/E♭/G/A), 2 clno (D), 2 vl, vla, b, cemb |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2024-01-13) |
| scores |
b cemb clno 1, 2 cor 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 soli vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Attale et Erimene
MH 11
| genre |
cantata |
| scoring |
A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 cor (D), 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, vla, bc |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2023-09-15) |
| scores |
b bc cor 1, 2 coro full score ottoni soli vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Cadenze e Versetti
MH 176
Hermann
Ballet pantomime in four parts
MH 148
| genre |
ballet |
| scoring |
4 T (solo), T, B (coro), 2 fl, 2 piff (C/D/G), 2 ob, fag, 2 cor (B♭/C/D/E♭/E/F/G/A), tr (C/D), tri, tmbo, 2 tamb, ida (D), 2 vl, vla, man, bc |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2023-01-14) |
| scores |
b bc cor 1, 2 coro fag fl full score man ob 1 ob 2 percussioni piff 1 piff 2 tr vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
 |
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento
MH 110
| genre |
litany |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (B♭), timp (B♭–F), 2 vl, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-03) |
| scores |
b coro full score org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2020-06-19) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento
MH 532
| genre |
litany |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 cor (E♭), 2 clno (B♭), timp (B♭–F), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.1.0 (2023-04-30) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-03), v1.0 (2020-10-05) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento
MH 66
| genre |
litany |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), fag, 2 trb, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v3.0.0 (2023-04-06) |
| scores |
b coro fag full score org trb 1 trb 2 vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-03), v1.0 (2021-01-20) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Litaniæ de Venerabili Sacramento
MH 228
| genre |
litany |
| scoring |
2 S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cor (B♭ basso/E♭/B♭ alto), vl solo, 2 vl, 3 vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.1.0 (2023-03-24) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v2.0.0 (2022-06-13), v1.0.0 (2022-03-17) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Litaniæ lauretanæ
MH 71
| genre |
litany |
| scoring |
S (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (C), [3 trb], timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org solo |
| latest release |
v2.1.0 (2022-04-04) |
| scores |
b coro full score org ottoni trb 1 trb 2 trb 3 vl 1 vl 2 |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-03), v1.0 (2020-05-08) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Litaniæ lauretanæ
MH 88
| genre |
litany |
| scoring |
2 S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (B♭), timp (B♭–F), 2 vl, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.1 (2022-07-10) |
| scores |
b coro full score org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-03), v1.0 (2021-05-13) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Litaniæ lauretanæ
MH 120
| genre |
litany |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-03) |
| scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2021-09-07) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Litaniæ lauretanæ
MH 74
Missa in D minor
Kyrie (fragment) · Gloria · Credo (fragment)
MH 2/3
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 vl, b, org |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2023-11-11) |
| scores |
b coro full score org vl 1 vl 2 |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Missa in honorem Sanctissimæ Trinitatis
MH 1
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
2 S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (D), timp (D–A), 2 vl, vla, b, org solo |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2023-02-04) |
| scores |
b coro full score org org (realizzato) ottoni vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Vesperæ
Pro Festo SS: Innocentium
MH 200/294/304/307/454
Vesperæ de Confessore
MH 214
Vesperæ de Dominica
MH 321
| genre |
vesper |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), [fl], 2 ob, fag, 2 cor (B♭ basso/C/E♭/F/G), 2 clno (C), 3 trb, timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2022-06-06) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni trb 1 trb 2 trb 3 vl 1 vl 2 |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Vesperæ de Dominica
arranged by Johann Wittmann
MH 809*
| genre |
vesper |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 fag, 2 cor (D), 2 clno (D), timp (D–A), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2023-08-04) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro fag 1, 2 full score ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Vesperæ pro festo Sanctissimæ Innocentium
MH 548