Arthur Rubinstein - 18th Variation, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Rachmaninoff, 18th Variation, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Op. 43
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner, conductor
Recorded: January 16, 1956

[@melissaking6019]

Rubinstein was a poet. This is the best Rhapsody and 18th Variation I've ever heard. Kudos to Fritz Reiner and the CSO too!

[@brianpearce7296]

my father tom pearce played this piece beautifully. very special,magical and emotion rubinstein is my favourite pianist

[@user-pwphmr]

Beautiful...

[@CookieFavorites]

Utterly lovely. Thanks for uploading this.

[@restrepoaparicio]

Bellísima, la escuche cuando era niño, y todavía me emociona, me parece preciosa

[@ArthurMoreiradaSilvaNeto]

Bellissima! Bravo Arthur Rubinstein!

[@markpolonius]

This is the version I love the best. Beautiful and haunting.

[@bullymaguire5861]

Tears!

[@leprachaunz5]

I always find this incredibly 'haunting'.

[@Tizohip]

beauty( full music..)

[@musicrocksmysoul96]

God I love Rubinstein....

[@dr.greggrove4413]

Rubinstein is in no hurry to milk every note, every nuance, every Chopinesque-like moment!

[@Stan-san]

Hi :) does anybody know where I could find an orchestra accompaniment version of this variation please? (Same audio just without the piano)

[@patrickohara17]

Would www.virtualsheetmusic.com/Accompaniments.html help you?

[@supersonicdrawer]

never knew Rach was capable of such a melody

[@franciscomanuel5305]

"Ronin" (ballet dancer's scene)

[@jerrysummers8210]

I liked Bill Murray's version better