Which nineteenth-century composer, who wrote the piece nicknamed "The Surprise," is often called the "father of the symphony"?
A) Paul Anton Esterházy
B) Ludwig von Köchel
C) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
D) Franz Joseph Haydn

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The composer nicknamed "The Surprise" is Franz Joseph Haydn, who is often called the "father of the symphony" for his influential role in developing and popularizing the form. Paul Anton Esterházy was a patron of Haydn's, Ludwig von Köchel is known for creating a catalogue of Mozart's works, and while Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prominent composer in the classical era, he did not earn the title of "father of the symphony."

Which Nineteenth-Century Composer, Who Wrote the Piece Nicknamed "The Surprise