Mozart is a garden, Schubert is a forest in light and shade, but Beethoven is a mountain range. Artur Schnabel More Quotes by Artur Schnabel More Quotes From 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 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
