Description
Rubinstein Plays Chopin / Israel Philharmonic Orchestra / Zubin Mehta / Arthur Rubinstein in Conversation with Bernard Levin / Produced by Pierre-Martin Juban / DVD
Format: NTSC
Running time: 91 Minutes
UPC: 880242796387
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.5 inches; 2.82 Ounces
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Classical
- Release date : August 30, 2011
- Actors : Artur Rubinstein
- Subtitles: : English, German, French
- Producers : Pierre-Martin Juban
- Language : German (PCM Mono), French (PCM Mono), English (PCM Mono)
- Studio : EuroArts
- Number of discs : 1
Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-the-art technology, classic archive features great performances from legendary artists, offering a unique historical glimpse into our classical heritage. Widely acknowledged as one of the worlds most revered pianists, Arthur Rubinstein gives us a breathtaking performance of Chopins Piano Concerto No. 2, accompanied by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta. This is followed by Chopins sparkling Heroïque Polonaise No. 6. The second part of this DVD is a presentation of Rubinstein in conversation with Bernard Levin, from the BBCs flagship Omnibus programme in 1968; this is a rare document from the BBC Archives that offers fascinating insights into Rubinsteins musical genius.
