Joseph Haydn — Austrian Composer born on March 31, 1732, died on May 31, 1809

Joseph Haydn was a prominent and prolific Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the piano trio and his contributions to musical form have earned him the epithets "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet"... (wikipedia)

I was never a quick writer, but composed with great care and efforts.
I listened more than I studied... therefore little by little my knowledge and ability were developed.
I was cut off from the world. There was no one to confuse or torment me, and I was forced to become original.
There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original.