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Artur Rubinstein
in Memoriam
February 23, 7 pm
National Theater
Pl. Teatralny
Warsaw

Artur Rubinstein, a Pole who was considered one of the greatest classical pianists of the 20th century, will be remembered in a celebration of the 125th anniversary of his birth at the National Theater this month.

Mr Rubinstein, who was born in Łódź, was famous during his lifetime for being one of the foremost interpreters of Poland’s most well-known musical export, Fryderyk Chopin, as well as for his love of the high life.

When questioned once about his youth, Mr Rubinstein is said to have remarked, “It is said of me that when I was young I divided my time impartially among wine, women and song. I deny this categorically. Ninety percent of my interests were women.”

At this one-night-only concert, 22-year-old Ukrainian pianist Anna Fedorova will play some of the compositions most associated with Rubinstein, including Chopin’s Sonata No. 3, Op. 58.