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

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

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

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

Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish - only bless.

Artur Schnabel

Artur Schnabel

Artur Schnabel

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Born: April 17, 1882

Died: August 15, 1951 (aged 69)

Bio: Artur Schnabel was an Austrian classical pianist, who also composed and taught. Schnabel was known for his intellectual seriousness as a musician, avoiding pure technical bravura.

Known for:

My life and music
Sonatas, Volume 1
Music and the line of most resistance (1942)

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