Arthur Rubinstein remembered
Gramophone
Monday, January 23, 2017
The great pianist as seen through the pages of Gramophone
We've gathered classic articles from the Gramophone archive, including Alan Byth's interview with the pianist from 1968, a guide to the top 10 Rubinstein recordings and Bryce Morrison's personal reflections on one of the great musicians of the 20th century: 'Arthur Rubinstein – wine, women and the piano'. Rubinstein Week starts here:
Arthur Rubinstein
The Rubinstein homepage on the Gramophone website, where you will find a tribute by his former pupil Janina Fialkowska and links to articles...
Top 10 Rubinstein recordings
A beginner's guide to some of the finest Rubinstein recordings currently available...
Classic interview with Arthur Rubinstein: 'I’ve told my family to shoot me if I go on too long'
The legendary pianist speaks to Alan Blyth (Gramophone, November 1968)...
Arthur Rubinstein – the greatest Chopin pianist on record?
Bryce Morrison recalls the flawless combination of Slavic passion and Gallic precision in this charismatic ‘singer’ pianist...
Arthur Rubinstein – wine, women and the piano
Rubinstein's artistry was a thing of wonder, a touch that combined exquisite control with a feeling of tremendous ease, says Bryce Morrison...
The 10 greatest Chopin pianists
Stephen Plaistow recalls the illustrious recorded history of Chopin's oeuvre and offers a personal view of great Chopin interpreters...
