Austrian "pianist, teacher".
His performances and recordings made him a legend and a model of scholarly musicianship to all later pianists including Vladimir Horowitz.
The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists."
"Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish -- only bless."
I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed.
"The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides."
