The composer had a nervous breakdown because of poor critical reviews of his Symphony No. 1 in 1897 and went into a creative block. Although he continued his career as a pianist and conductor, he found himself unable to compose music.
The composer experienced a mental breakdown due to unfavorable critical reviews of Symphony No. 1 in 1897, which led to a creative stagnation. Despite maintaining his career as a pianist and conductor, he was unable to compose music.