Artur Schnabel Quotes


"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
"I know two kinds of audiences only - one coughing, and one not coughing."
- Artur Schnabel
(Related: Audiences)

"The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes ah, that is where the art resides."
- Artur Schnabel
(Related: Art)

"When a piece gets difficult, make faces."
- Artur Schnabel
(Related: Faces)