This recording and the one of the Busoni transcription of Bach's Chaconne were made when Rubinstein was 83(!) The fire and majesty of his playing would have been remarkable for a pianist half that age. We tend to think of Rubinstein as "a Chopin specialist," maybe THE Chopin specialist. Actually, he was an amazingly adaptable musician who often gave us near-definitive performances of a great range of music and styles. These are among his best late recordings.
This recording and the one of the Busoni transcription of Bach's Chaconne were made when Rubinstein was 83(!) The fire and majesty of his playing would have been remarkable for a pianist half that age. We tend to think of Rubinstein as "a Chopin specialist," maybe THE Chopin specialist. Actually, he was an amazingly adaptable musician who often gave us near-definitive performances of a great range of music and styles. These are among his best late recordings.
RPaulM 1 year ago
great!!! Rubenstein,grande!!!! :-D
Sabbettona 2 years ago
Excelente!!!
herederosolar 2 years ago