"Papa” of classical music (5)

I believe the answer is:

haydn

(Other definitions for haydn that I've seen before include "Classical composer" , "Esterhazy composer" , "The Seasons composer" , "Austrian composer, d.1809" , "Composer of over 100 symphonies" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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