Artur Schnabel Professions : Classical pianist Born : April 17, 1882 Died : August 15, 1951 Browse All Authors Top 18 quotes by Artur Schnabel I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing. Artur Schnabel coughing kind two The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists. Artur Schnabel unique artist children The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides. Artur Schnabel music funny art I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play. Artur Schnabel piano music play I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed. Therefore I feel (rightly or wrongly) that unless a piece of music presents a problem to me, a never-ending problem, it doesn't interest me too much. Artur Schnabel pieces too-much problem Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish - only bless. Artur Schnabel insults-you sunshine poison 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 - and I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play. Artur Schnabel learning simple play 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 notes quality children Mozart is a garden, Schubert is a forest in light and shade, but Beethoven is a mountain range. Artur Schnabel mountain-ranges garden light Practice in tranquility. Artur Schnabel tranquility practice It is not music's function to express rational necessities. Artur Schnabel rational function When a piece gets difficult, make faces. Artur Schnabel funny-music pieces faces Applause is a receipt, not a note of demand. Artur Schnabel applause notes demand I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed. Artur Schnabel great-music music-is music I practice in my head. Artur Schnabel inspirational-life practice Mozart is the most inaccessible of the great masters. Artur Schnabel inaccessible masters I am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer. Artur Schnabel person i-am only money I don't 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 lies where think handle Similar Authors Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli classical-pianist Helene Grimaud classical-pianist Evgeny Kissin classical-pianist Emanuel Ax classical-pianist Maurizio Pollini classical-pianist Krystian Zimerman classical-pianist All Authors
