A biography for Artur Schnabelhasn’t been written yet.
“The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes ah, that is where the art resides.”
“When a piece gets difficult, make faces.”
“I know two kinds of audiences only - one coughing, and one not coughing.”
“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 am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer.”
“The notes I can handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes-ah, that is where the art resides.”