It's not going to be easy to change things.
The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists.
I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing.
The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides.
I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play.
I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed. Therefore I feel (rightly or wrongly) that unless a piece of music presents a problem to me, a never-ending problem, it doesn't interest me too much.
Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish - only bless.
Wow, I did so much for young black girls and girls around the world.
Religion is the recognition of all our duties as divine commands.
For the trustees to turn away from the entirely reasonable request of the students that a hearing-impaired individual be made president of the college is a very unfortunate expression of insensitivity.
A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly been one of moderation.