(14 quotes found)
“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
“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
“Baton technique is to a conductor what fingers are to a pianist.”
Igor Markevitch
“[He mentions saxophonist Terrance Bruce, pianist John Nyerges and Trio East.] If you put their virtuosity out there, ... it's a space that could be vital to Rochester.”
Marcus Robinson
“We did not target Israeli civilians. Whether a pianist or an athlete, any Israeli is a soldier.”
Mohammed Daoud
“It was a way of honoring her. We always choose a worthy Utah pianist every year to receive this scholarship, which pays for their tuition.”
Susan Duehlmeier
“She has emerged as one of Russia's leading young pianists, and we await her interpretation with great interest.”
Christine Harforth
“She came at him and he put his hands up. He's a pianist and his hands are important to him.”
Orlando Gonzalez
“And we'll not only feature pianists but performers on other instruments as well.”
Nikita Fitenko