Arthur Rubinstein, Polish American classical pianist, 1887-1982

Arthur Rubinstein was a Polish American classical pianist. He received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers and many regard him as the greatest Chopin interpreter of his time. With the exception of the "Études", he recorded most of the works of Chopin. In 1964, at the height of the Cold War, he gave a legendary concert in Moscow, with a pure Chopin program. His career becoming centered in California during the World War II years, Rubinstein provided the piano soundtrack for several films, including "Song of Love" with Katharine Hepburn. He has been described as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century.