What is the role of a Hofkapellmeister, a position once held by Joseph Haydn in Eisenstadt?
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Answer
A Hofkapellmeister is a court composer. Joseph Haydn held this position under the patronage of the Esterházy family in Eisenstadt, where he composed many of his famous works.
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