Arthur Rubinstein

Arthur Rubinstein (1887–1982) was a Polish-American pianist celebrated for performances of Chopin and other Romantic composers, as well as for his extensive recording career.

Frédéric Chopin: Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) was a Polish composer and pianist whose works helped define Romantic piano music. Rubinstein became especially renowned for interpreting Chopin’s music.
Chopin: Nocturnes (Rubinstein recording): Arthur Rubinstein’s recordings of Chopin’s nocturnes are a landmark part of his recorded repertoire. These performances display his approach to Chopin’s lyricism and flexible phrasing.
Rubato: Rubato is expressive flexibility in musical timing, with notes lengthened or shortened without losing the underlying pulse. Rubinstein used flexible timing to give Chopin’s melodies expressive shape.
Gramophone recording: A gramophone recording captures sound in grooves on a disc for later playback. Recorded discs carried Rubinstein’s performances far beyond the concert hall.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860–1941) was a Polish pianist, composer, and statesman. Paderewski’s example helped inspire Rubinstein’s early ambition as a Polish pianist.
Chopin: Mazurkas (Rubinstein recording): Arthur Rubinstein recorded a substantial selection of Chopin’s mazurkas, Polish dances transformed into piano pieces. The mazurkas reveal his attention to the music’s Polish dance character.
Piano technique: Piano technique is the set of physical skills and methods used to control the instrument’s sound. Rubinstein’s ease and clarity depended on a highly developed command of piano technique.
Classical music recording: Classical music recording preserves performances of Western art music in sound recordings. Rubinstein’s extensive discography made his interpretations enduring reference points.
Artur Schnabel: Artur Schnabel (1882–1951) was an Austrian pianist known for interpretations of Beethoven and other Austro-German composers. Schnabel’s repertoire and interpretive priorities offer a contrast to Rubinstein’s Chopin-centered reputation.
Chopin: Piano Concertos (Rubinstein recording): Arthur Rubinstein recorded Chopin’s two piano concertos with orchestral accompaniment. The concertos let his solo style meet Chopin’s orchestral writing.

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