Artur Rubinstein
1887 - 1982 · Pianist · b. in Łódź
Polish pianist (1887-1982)
Arthur Rubinstein OMRI was a Polish and American pianist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his day, he received international acclaim for his interpretations of classical music compositions, particularly Chopin. Rubinstein played in public for eight decades with a vast repertoire consisting of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, and Schumann, amongst others.
Key achievements
- 01Legendary interpreter of Chopin
- 02A career spanning eight decades
- 03Global ambassador of Polish music
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