I was cut off from the world. There was no one to confuse or torment me, and I was forced to become original.
Meaning of the quote
Haydn felt isolated from the rest of the world, with no one around to distract or bother him. This allowed him to focus and come up with his own unique musical ideas without being influenced by others. When you're left alone, you have to rely on your own creativity and talents to express yourself.
About Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer during the Classical period who is known as the ‘Father of the Symphony’ and ‘Father of the String Quartet’. He spent much of his career working for the wealthy Esterhu00e1zy family and was a friend and mentor to both Mozart and Beethoven.
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