“Baton technique is to a conductor what fingers are to a pianist.”
Igor Markevitch
“For the last ten years my only teacher has been Rudolf Pierne. He is a superb pianist, conductor, linguist and a great singing teacher. He knows my voice and has looked after its development.”
Bryn Terfel
“Please do not shoot the pianist. He is doing his best.”
Oscar Wilde
“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
“We did not target Israeli civilians. Whether a pianist or an athlete, any Israeli is a soldier.”
Mohammed Daoud
“The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes-ah, that is where the art resides!”
“Evan is an exceptional pianist, and we're very happy he can take part in this concert.”
Leslie Harlow
