Polish-American pianist Artur Rubinstein (1887-1982) received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers and many regard him as the greatest Chopin interpreter of his time. He was described by The New York Times as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century and his career lasted for eight decades.


Presented on this release is a complete original LP (RCA Victor LM-2087) containing recordings made by Rubinstein between 1956 and 1962 of works by Edvard Grieg and Sergei Rachmaninov, with orchestras conducted by Alfred Wallenstein and Fritz Reiner respectively.

To the legendary performances present on the original album, we have added a recording of Frédéric Chopin’s Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise, on which Rubinstein is also conducted by Wallenstein.

Contents:
Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor, op.16
Artur Rubinstein (piano), RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra / Alfred Wallenstein
"The piano sound is firm and forward, the orchestral detail fully captured. No allowances need to be made to enjoy a pianist who had one of the greatest careers" - Mail on Sunday

Rachmaninov - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op.43
Artur Rubinstein (piano), Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Fritz Reiner

Chopin - Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise Op.22
Artur Rubinstein (piano), Symphony of the Air / Alfred Wallenstein