Question

This composer responded to an official reprimand by writing several baryton trios for a prince to perform. A melody beginning (read slowly) “long G, short A, B, A” appears in the Poco adagio second movement of a piece by this composer dedicated to Count (10[1])Erdödy. This composer wrote collections nicknamed “Russian” and “Sun” while employed by the Esterházy court. It’s not Beethoven, but a piece by this composer nicknamed “Emperor” was the basis for the national anthem of Germany. This composer is credited with pioneering a chamber music genre where a cello and viola are joined by two violins. For 10 points, name this Austrian “father of the string quartet.” ■END■

ANSWER: Joseph Haydn [or Franz Joseph Haydn]
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2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY6100%0%33%88.83
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2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY967%0%44%86.17
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%22%92.33
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%0%70.00
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY875%0%25%76.33
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