RUBINSTEIN, ARTHUR. (1889-1982). Polish-born, American pianist, known especially for his Chopin interpretations. SP. (“Arthur Rubinstein”). 1p. Oblong 4to. N.p. (Buffalo?), March 30, 1958. A candid black-and-white photograph showing Rubinstein reviewing a musical score and standing at the piano with Austrian-born conductor Josef Krips (1902-1974).
At the age of ten, Rubinstein, a musical prodigy, moved with his family from their native Poland to Berlin where he studied and gave his first performance at the age of 13 with the Berlin Philharmonic. Upon relocating to Paris, his career took off and won him the recognition of Maurice Ravel, Camille Saint-Saëns, Paul Dukas, and Jacques Thibaud. He concertized around the world for nearly 80 years and was also a significant proponent of Spanish and South American music.
In March 1954, Rubinstein played with the Buffalo Philharmonic under the direction of Krips, who led the orchestra from 1954 to 1963. He returned four years later for a concert of Beethoven’s works at which time he signed our photograph. Rubinstein continued to perform with the orchestra several times throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Visible wrinkling and some creasing; in good condition only.
