Artur Rubinstein (1888–1982) was a Polish-born American classical pianist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, he played in public for eight decades. He toured extensively in Europe and the U.S., and among his many recordings are the complete works of Frédéric Chopin.
Born to a Jewish family in Lódz, Congress Poland, Russian Empire, Rubinstein appeared in Berlin at the age of twelve, and after further study with Polish pianist and composer Ignacy Paderewski, began his career as a virtuoso, appearing in Paris and London in 1905 and visiting the U.S. in 1906. After World War II, he lived in the U.S., making frequent extensive concert tours. He took U.S. citizenship in 1946.
Rubinstein published his autobiographical My Young Years (1973) and My Many Years (1980.) Musical history author Harvey Sachs wrote the biography Artur Rubinstein: A Life (1996.)
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The seasons are what a symphony ought to be: four perfect movements in harmony with each other.
—Arthur Rubinstein
Topics: Seasons
I must accept life unconditionally. Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don’t set any condition.
—Arthur Rubinstein
Topics: Happiness
Life holds so much—so much to be happy about always. Most people ask for happiness on conditions. Happiness can be felt only if you don’t set conditions.
—Arthur Rubinstein
Topics: Happiness, Acceptance
I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.
—Arthur Rubinstein
Topics: Attitude, Health, Optimism, Positive Attitudes
Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.
—Arthur Rubinstein
Topics: Love
Even when I’m sick and depressed, I love life.
—Arthur Rubinstein
Topics: Life and Living
To be alive, to be able to see, to walk… it’s all a miracle. I have adapted the technique of living life from miracle to miracle.
—Arthur Rubinstein
Topics: Blessings
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