When one plays a Steinway, there is a warmth and nobility in the sound that is unequalled by any other instrument.

When one plays a Steinway, there is a warmth and nobility in the sound that is unequalled by any other instrument.

If there were no rules about when to applaud, we in the audience would have the right response almost always.

Pianists don't argue too much generally because we have a hard enough time just getting things right. Arguing is for string players.

We should welcome applause whenever it comes.

All of us love applause, and so we should - it means that the listener likes us!

Everyone is different. Sometimes it's very exciting; sometimes very scary.