Children are given Mozart because of the small quantity of the notes; grown-ups avoid Mozart because of the great quality of the notes. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
I dont think I handle the notes much differently from other pianists. But the pauses between the notes--ah, there is where the artistry lies!! — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
“The notes I can handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes-ah, that is where the art resides.” — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
“I only know two kinds of audiences - one coughing, and one not coughing.” — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
Mozart is a garden, Schubert is a forest in light and shade, but Beethoven is a mountain range. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
I don't think I handle the notes much differently from other pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, there is where the… — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed. Therefore I feel (rightly or wrongly) that… — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
Children are given Mozart because of the small quantity of the notes; grown-ups avoid Mozart because of the great quality of the notes. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
Have I a secret about playing the piano? It's a very simple one. I sit down on the piano stool and make myself comfortable… — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
I am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play. — Artur Schnabel Copy Share Image
