28 Quotes by Artur Schnabel

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides.

The notes I can handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes-ah, that is where the art resides.

I only know two kinds of audiences - one coughing, and one not coughing.

I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing.

I am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer.

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!!

I practice in my head.

When a piece gets difficult, make faces.

Children are given Mozart because of the small quantity of the notes; grown-ups avoid Mozart because of the great quality of the notes.