Arthur Rubenstein is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. This rare live recording of Rubenstein, made by the BBC in 1963, has only recently been discovered in the National Sound Archives. Never before released, the recordings feature composers who were closely associated with Rubenstein's signature style and tone.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata No. 3 In C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: I. Allegro Con Brio
Piano Sonata No. 3 In C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 3 In C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: III. Scherzo: Allegro - Trio
Piano Sonata No. 3 In C Major, Op. 2, No. 3: IV. Allegro Assai
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): I. Modere, Tres Franc
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): II. Assez Lent, Avec Une Expression Intense
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): III. Modere
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): IV. Assez Anime
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): V. Presque Lent, Dans Un Sentiment Intime
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): VI. Vif
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): VII. Moins Vif
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales (Version For Piano): VIII. Epilogue: Lent
Nocturne No. 8 In D Flat Major, Op. 27, No. 2
Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23
Andante Spianato And Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22

UPC: 5060244550957
Label: Ica Classics
Release Date: 3.26.13
Format: CD

Artur Rubinstein - Legacy: Arthur Rubinstein (CD)