Arthur Rubinstein Plays Chopin and Rachmaninov

Polish pianist Arthur Rubinstein overcame incredible hardship to firmly establish himself among the pantheon of classical music greats. A child prodigy, Rubenstein's career stuttered to a halt during the Second World War, which saw the musical virtuoso and his family flee Europe to become American citizens. This concert took place in 1956, and captures the 69-year-old maestro tackling a variety of works from Chopin and Rachmaninov. Drawing on a welter of musical experience, Rubenstein delights the audience with his unique playing style, offering ample evidence as to why he is so highly regarded in the genre.