Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinsteinwas 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. He was described by The New York Times as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. He played in public for eight decades...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPianist
Date of Birth28 January 1887
CountryUnited States of America
air secret special
I feel that special secret current between the public and me. I can hold them with one little note in the air, and they will not breathe. That is a great, great moment.
passion outlook-on-life expression
Music is not a hobby, not even a passion with me; music is me. I feel what people get out of me is this outlook on life, which comes out in my music. My music is the last expression of all that.
art character greatness
Never sound pompous. You always sound noble, noble. Absolute character of music is nobility. Even popular music can be noble, you see. If it's not noble, then it's not very good... Music is an art of emotion, of nobility, of dignity, of greatness, of love, of tenderness. All that must be brought out in music but never a show of pompousness.
elevator hear impulse man money offer practice ring sit stifle
Sometimes when I sit own to practice and there is no one else in the room, I have to stifle an impulse to ring for the elevator man and offer him money to come in and hear me
acceptance course except life perhaps success
Of course there is no formila for success except perhaps and unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.
inspirational life positive
I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.
life happiness people
Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don't set any condition.
growth hard
Don't tell me how talented you are. Tell me how hard you work.
beautiful wedding believe
It took great courage to ask a beautiful young woman to marry me. Believe me, it is easier to play the whole Petrushka on the piano.
inspirational life motivational
Of course there is no formula for success, except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life, and what it brings
blood practice play
I was born very, very lazy and I don't always practice very long. but I must say, in my defense, that it is not so good, in a musical way, to overpractice. When you do, the music seems to come out of your pocket. If you play with a feeling of 'Oh, I know this,' you play without that little drop of fresh blood that is necessary – and the audience feels it.
music play piano
You cannot play the piano well unless you are singing within you.
play making-love
When I play, I make love – it is the same thing.
beautiful brain caviar
What good are vitamins? Eat a lobster, eat a pound of caviar - live! If you are in love with a beautiful blonde with an empty face and no brains at all, don't be afraid. Marry her! Live!