Bibliograph

Arthur Rubinstein plays Chopin, Chopin ; Arthur Rubinstein, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta

Type

Label

Arthur Rubinstein plays Chopin, Chopin ; Arthur Rubinstein, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: G. (FSK ab 0)

Main title

Arthur Rubinstein plays Chopin

Medium

videorecording

resource.otherEventInformation

Recorded live in performance, 9 June 1968, Royal Festival Hall, London

Responsibility statement

Chopin ; Arthur Rubinstein, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta

Runtime

Series statement

Classic archive

Summary

"Widely acknowledged as one of the world's most revered pianists, Arthur Rubinstein gives us a breathtaking performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2, accompanied by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta; this is followed by Chopin's sparkling 'Heroique' Polonaise No. 6. The second part of this DVD is a presentation of Rubinstein in conversation with Bernard Levin, from the BBC's flagship Omnibus programme in 1968; this is a rare document that offers fascinating insights into Rubinstein's musical genius"--Container

Table Of Contents

Piano concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 ; Polonaise No. 6 in A flat major, Op. 53 Heroique (40 min.) -- Rubinstein in conversation with Bernard Levin (51 min.)

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

Classification