Composition has almost always been solitary.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that usually, when creating music or other forms of art, the person doing the work is alone. They don't have other people with them while they are coming up with new ideas and putting them together. Composing, or making something new, is often a private and individual process, rather than a group activity.
About Wendy Carlos
Wendy Carlos is an acclaimed American musician and composer known for her pioneering work with electronic music, including her Grammy-winning album “Switched-On Bach” and her influential film scores for movies like “A Clockwork Orange” and “The Shining”. She was also a trailblazer in raising public awareness of transgender issues.
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