Artur SchnabelThe notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides.
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Beethoven was a very talented pianist in his day. He was known for his powerful and powerful, yet controlled, playing. He had an amazing ability to produce an emotion in the music with just the right amount of force and control. As he aged, though, his hands began to ache.
It was clear to him that he would not be able to continue performing at the same level of power and artistry. But, when he began to play, his hands still moved so beautifully. He wrote in a letter to his friend that he felt like he was still capable of producing the kind of music that made his heart soar.
The notes that Beethoven played were different than any other pianist’s notes. They were deeper and more beautiful than the rest. And they were longer, meaning that there were more pauses between each note.
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