Never was I so devout as when I composed The Creation. I knelt down each day to pray to God to give me strength for my work....When I was working on The Creation I felt so impregnated with Divine certainty,… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
The life's story of great geniuses is a sad one, without much tangible reward, which does not inspire future generations to face a similar… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original. — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
The custom of saluting [i.e., embracing] ladies by their relatives and friends was introduced, it is said, by the early Romans, not out of… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
I was for some time quite beside myself and could not believe that Providence could have required the presence of this indispensable man in… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
“I tell you before God, and as an honest man, your son is the greatest composer known to me by person and repute, he… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
When I think of my God, my heart dances within me for joy, and then my music has to dance, too. — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
I tell you before God, and as an honest man, your son (W A Mozart)is the greatest composer known to me by person and… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
When I think upon my God, my heart is full of joy that the notes dance and leap from my pen. — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
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