Rubinstein-Chopin-Scherzo Op.31 (HD)

Frédéric Chopin-Scherzo No.2 Op.31 in B-Flat Minor-Arthur Rubinstein-Piano (HD video)

[lkrupp]

Attended a live Rubinstein concert when he was around this age or older in St. Louis, Mo. During the concert he managed to break a hammer on the big Steinway D. The piano technician came out, replaced the hammer and Rubinstein returned and continued the concert as if nothing had happened. Later I heard a friend of the piano technician report that when the technician came back stage to say, “Maestro, you have broken a hammer” the old man displayed a fiendish grin. Yep, he still had it!

[chipesh]

Whilst admiring the performance, don't forget the real genius behind the composition. I don't understand how Frederic Chopin could create such music.

He was not of this Earth, a true gift of God.

[patriciagraham]

Chopn and Rubinstein, both out of this world marvellous - the brilliance is breath-taking!

[jacquieviegas]

What I love so much about this performance is the speed. So many great performers today play at breakneck speed which I sometimes find exhausting to listen to and it sounds like a ruaway train out of control. This is the perfect balance of lyricism and piano gymnastics. So glad there are so many recordings of this superb performer.

[guilhermeassef]

nobody can play this music better than rubinstein, this is the perfection

[DearProfessorRF]

If you want to play beyond technical pyrotechnics and recite a poem or be a storyteller while you do it, this is the kind of pianist you want to watch and listen to.

[pianomaly]

Beautiful! I heard him play the C# minor Scherzo Op.39 on 10/28/75 in Los Angeles. He made it sound Brahmsian, but still wonderful and majestic.

[angeloalbertogranata]

Hahaha the expression at the end is like "yeah I'm an 80 old man but I'm still the best"

[MaScalo_MuSic]

Rubinstein at 90 years old is the absolute boss here

[paulotrabaland]

Ce sont souvent les interprétations de Mr Rubinstein  qui me font ressentir le plus d'émotions.

[sdorr]

Walking through Royce Hall at UCLA, in the late 60's, after studying, I heard a concert in progress. Standing in the hall outside the concert, I recognized Arthur Rubinstein's playing. When Intermission came, I stood by one entrance, and slipped into an (inexplicably!) empty seat. I was entranced, and went backstage afterward, joining a long line of fans, who he would only very briefly grasp hands with, not shake hands with...I told my mother soon after, and she, also a great admirer of the artist, said that I must never wash my hands...

[slaypotato]

Thank u again utube for giving many the opportunity to watch the great maestro who would never have had the good fortune to see him perform in person since early last yr when the pandemic hit u really came thru for all that were stuck in their homes many jobless I for one watch utube more than reg tv on my iPad with ur programming n all the tv station apps I’m good to go please continue Much love Pamela NC 🙋🏼‍♀️👍❤️

[giuseppemariaperego]

Magnifica interpretazione ❤❤❤❤❤❤Giuseppe Perego Monza 16.2.1962 Grazie

[ACCORDEONCROMATIK]

❤grande sr. Artur hai dedicato tutta la vita alla musica e si sente, quello che mi trasmette quando suona Chopin è tutte le sfumature dell anima ❤grazie😘💕

[vincenttran]

This is amazing, my favourite performance of this piece. He takes his time and builds up the tension so well

[RolandD]

the best pianist of all times playing the best composer for the piano Chopin. Forever eternal master Rubinstein.

[giuseppemariaperego]

E pensare che Artur Rubinstein in un intervista ha detto:" Avrei dovuto lavorare di più alla tecnica..."😂😂😂❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 Giuseppe

[valeo]

Nobody has ever played Chopin than Rubinstein. The Polish pianist was a genius. A true, genuine artistic genius.

[avuncular]

There should have been thunderous applause for such a moving and detailed performance,   A great man and musician.

[mariaflauta]

la música no es como el deporte: en la música no importa cuantos años tengas, puedes seguir siendo cada vez mejor! que maestro!!!!