Arthur Rubinstein KBE OSE GOSE was a Polish-American pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. He received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers and many regard him as one of the greatest Chopin interpreters of his time.

How long did Arthur Rubinstein live?

One of the 20th century's two most iconic classical pianists, Arthur Rubinstein (1887–1982) was a very different man and musician than Vladimir Horowitz, his peer and fellow household name.

Did Brahms meet Arthur?

Arthur Rubinstein was born Jan. 28, 1887, in Lodz, Poland, the youngest of a textile manufacturer's seven children. His talent was recognized, when he was 3 years old, by Joseph Joachim, a violinist, conductor and close colleague of Brahms. ... After Hurok's death, he began signing his name "Arthur" again.