Artur Schnabel Quotes
- I practice in my head.
- The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides.
- 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 -…
- When a piece gets difficult, make faces.
- I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play.
- Great music is better than it can be performed.
- The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists.
- Children are given Mozart because of the small quantity of the notes; grown-ups avoid Mozart because of the great quality of the notes.
- I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing.
- I am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer.
- 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!!