Artur Schnabel quotes

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes – ah, that is where the art resides. (Artur Schnabel)
I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing. View quote
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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. View quote
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Children are given Mozart because of the small quantity of the notes; grown-ups avoid Mozart because of the great quality of the notes. View quote
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Applause is a receipt, not a note of demand. View quote
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When a piece gets difficult, make faces. View quote
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I am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer. View quote
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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!! View quote
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