Artur Schnabel Quotes & Sayings
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Famous Quotes By Artur Schnabel
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
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
Mozart is a garden, Schubert is a forest in light and shade, but Beethoven is a mountain range, — Artur Schnabel
When a piece gets difficult, make faces. — Artur Schnabel
The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides. — Artur Schnabel
Great music is better than it can be performed. — Artur Schnabel
I am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer. — Artur Schnabel
I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play. — Artur Schnabel
Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish - only bless. — Artur Schnabel
Applause is a receipt, not a note of demand. — Artur Schnabel
The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists. — Artur Schnabel
Mozart is the most inaccessible of the great masters. — Artur Schnabel
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