Arthur Rubinstein - Chopin Prelude, No. 16, Op. 28 in B flat minor

[legocamilochopin]

I prefer Argeich's version

[arpeggiomikey]

I was very pleased to find this clip posted here on YouTube. It is a fitting tribute to Rubinstein's mastery and deservedly exalted status as a great pianist/interpreter. For some strange reason, Arthur Rubinstein has all-too-frequently been underestimated as a technician, when the fact is: Rubinstein had serious chops! I had the pleasure of experiencing his keyboard artistry and command in person on a few occasions, and I would certainly place his name among the greatest pianists EVER!

[RH98]

@arpeggiomikey I agree. I think his playing was so low-key and tasteful that it is easy to forget how technically brilliant he was.

[hadsell1962]

@RH98 Yeah - he never HAD to prove it - he had it!

[hadsell1962]

@arpeggiomikey Imagination drives technic - of course he had it - he could play anything he wanted how he wanted...

[arpeggiomikey]

I was very pleased to find this clip posted here on YouTube. It is a fitting tribute to the Rubinstein's mastery and deservedly exalted status as a great pianist/interpreter. For some strange reason, Arthur Rubinstein has all-too-frequently been underestimated as a technician, when the fact is: Rubinstein had serious chops! I had the pleasure of experiencing his keyboard artistry and command in person on a few occasions, and I would certainly place his name among the greatest pianists EVER!

[rubendow]

As only the master can play it.