31 Quotes by Emanuel Ax

The sheer force of the music calls for a wild audience reaction.

Pianists don't argue too much generally because we have such a hard time just getting things right; arguing is for string players.

The stage is close to being in the middle of the hall, so that the performers are surrounded by the listeners. I feel that we are all experiencing the music together.

I have always thought that my ear is also very influenced by my eyes.

I usually only play with very close friends.

A lot of it just has to do with luck, serendipity.

All of us love applause, and so we should - it means that the listener likes us!

Applause should be an emotional response to the music, rather than a regulated social duty.

Even if you don't like a concert of mine, please, please applaud at the end anyway.