Rubinstein << ROO bihn styn >>, Arthur (1887-1982), was a Polish-born concert pianist. He became famous for his warmly expressive interpretations of music by Romantic composers of the 1800’s, especially Frédéric Chopin. Rubinstein also gained praise for his performances of works by Franz Liszt, Robert Schumann, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Manuel de Falla, and Heitor Villa-Lobos. In addition to his solo concerts, Rubinstein performed chamber music with other prominent musicians.
Rubinstein was born on Jan. 28, 1887, in Łódź, Poland. He studied in Berlin and Warsaw with the composer Max Bruch and the pianist Ignace Paderewski, among others. Rubinstein made his concert debut at the age of 11. He moved to the United States in 1939 and became a United States citizen in 1946. Rubinstein wrote two autobiographies, My Young Years (1973) and My Many Years (1980). He died on Dec. 20, 1982.
