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I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed.

Artur Schnabel

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Artur Schnabel
Age: 69 †
Born: 1882
Born: April 17
Died: 1951
Died: August 15
Classical Pianist
Composer
Music Pedagogue
Pianist
Bielsko-Biala
Performed
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Music
Better

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