Rubinstein at 90 interview

[@23464264]

Artur Rubenstein was my mentor at fifeteen years of age. Now in my eightieth year I am still playing but no where near his level. He was the finest in the world in his time. He placed his hands on my shoulders following my nationals, and said, ' Well done young man', I hear him still, a wonderfull man.

[@I.amthatrealJuan]

Are you still with us?

[@23464264]

@@I.amthatrealJuan Hi, Yes, now 88 and still playing. I still feel his presence and hear his words. Play only because you enjoy doing so, not because you have to. A wonderful man and a true genius. Bless him.

[@Smoke_Weed_Everyday_]

@@23464264 hope you reach 100

[@wnsbug]

Thank you for sharing this, sir. I only wish you happiness and joy!

[@BielCT]

Uauuuu. What a privilege!!!

[@23464264]

Yes, I studied in the USA and Canada during WW11, having been sent to Canada from England as a child.Rubinstein spent much of the war in the USA and it was there I had the good fortune to meet him. He showed an interest and advised several young pianists including myself, and I learned a great from him. At my nationals in 1948 in London, he was there and congratulated me on my results. A very special memory for me. God bless him.

[@LiamLKV]

@Ken Brown this comment was 7 years ago

[@LiamLKV]

@Ken Brown theres a good chance hes not around

[@felmusik5043]

What he advise you? Could you share your experiences??

[@niravpandey4191]

@@LiamLKV yup WWII started in 1939, which was 76 years ago, as of 2013 (when this comment was posted), If he would've been studying during that time period, he would've been in his teenage to understand and know Rubinstein. So he was approximately in his 80s to his 90s when he posted this. 8 years to the present, he would be in his 90s, or 100s and is probably not alive.

[@elias7748]

You're a master.

[@vanessaodomsellsmansions]

If you haven't read his books, you will find them very personal and entertaining. I enjoyed them very much, often laughing out loud at his antics. As a person, he was very entertaining in addition to his musical entertainment. I love his definition of "best pianist" in this interview: each artist, whatever the art, is in a world of his own. Let us all strive to be the best we can be and, therefore, be different within our selves.

[@kingwilson06ad]

Thanks for the advice, Vanessa. I am going to look them up.

[@BirdYoumans]

He might not have thought of himself as the best, but he was my favorite. He could take you on a journey when he played. Bravo my friend. I would so love to have met you.

[@philharmonikerfan]

Those who are the best, rarely trumpet it loudly. A long life, well lived, not without suffering.

[@richardallen7916]

As a singer, I have always appreciated Rubinstein's making the piano sing. I have always loved his playing above above any other pianist since I saw and heard him as a young child. An artist above all - in his living, loving and making the piano sing.

[@luiszavala6018]

At 90 with so much vitality and kindness. An example to all of us. An extraordinary artist and man!...his concepts expressed during the interview are extremely profound. What a great interiew. The journalist also was very professional. Arthur Rubinstein like all the great ones you see him here absolutely unique. This types of videos are the ones that should be addressed to young people. Thank you very much for this jewel.

[@VoicesofMusic]

I saw this on PBS when it came out as a young music student and I was forever changed.

[@injakim3882]

His answer: "no one is best, individuality...." I agree!, even though I think he is one of best.

[@ihaveitongoodauthority880]

5:25 the greatest Pianist- He is so humble, this is the true quality of greatness!

[@samye8571]

He dislike to be called the BEST. A great thought. In real art no such thing of the BEST. He is right. A great pianist must have a very deep and profound sprit and thought. A very good interview. Thanks.

[@gunterfreitag5562]

Sam Ye quick happy

[@agamaz5650]

jimi hendrix also didn't like that

[@tomkelly4336]

@@agamaz5650 Neither did Horowitz

[@tomkelly4336]

Horowitz never said he was the best either. When you play that well I think it is just a matter of what you hear.

[@alecrechtiene558]

@@tomkelly4336 this seems to be a pattern of most of the “greats.” My theory is by believing you’re the best, you give yourself little room for growth. People like Rubinstein and Horowitz were able to step back and absorb the world around them. The unfortunate thing is these folks that were openly against the elitism are subject to all the elitism by them being called “the best.”

[@purecolrartist]

My wife and I saw him perform at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on his 90th birthday. We had a piece of his birthday cake from then in our freezer for many years. The concert was great and flawless. Says he covers up any mistakes so no one notices.

[@bluepearl4348]

He was quite philosophic, I had the privilege of being in his presence. I enjoyed his concerts, he truly inspired me. ♫

[@davidsosa538]

He´s not only a great maestro of music, he´s also a very wise man

[@23464264]

There is a stunning bronze statue to his memory in his native land and no one could be more deserving. A very strict tutor, perfectionist and yet gentle in his manner, a lovely man. I hear him still these many years on.

[@drose1526]

Respect, Admiration, and Music Love. He was a great pianist who left a legacy of true art.

[@svetuk500]

I could listen to him forever. What an amazing human being!

[@Bzcenci]

What a wonderful person he was!!!!!!! I am deeply moved.

[@lappalies]

O my. knowing a legend. how amazing is that! I would do anything to live in his days and to meet him. I've always loved him as a pianist but now that I'd seen his interviews etc. I admire him deeply as a person and as my compatriot.

[@noemiamaria1430]

GREAT INTERWIEW.THANK YOU ❤❤

[@carlosgoyeneche6315]

I love this man

[@abcnowcontrol]

He was a happy person because he loved the beauty.

[@celloendpinfem]

thank you for uploading. What a soul, I choose to believe He is still around us.

[@geobozz]

excellent encounter with a true master... my first encounter with Arthur Rubenstein was almost 30 years ago in the living room of a close friend. while drinking wine and chatting about family, other friends, and life, Chopin's Nocturnes" lilted in the background almost transparently. after discussing rubato and his taut expression, i have listened to the Nocturnes nearly every night while going to bed. a delightful way to end the day and enter into a new one.

[@steveweiser2792]

Me too

[@abielmuren]

I think I could talk with him for hours even days without getting bored, maybe tired but not bored at all. Thank you for sharing

[@johnrichardson6296]

Fascinating. What a rich-souled, truly alive human being.

[@lykeioschoolprojects9806]

Pure wisdom... People like this don't exist anymore or if they do, they are not sought out and never asked anything... Beautiful interview.

[@success4ns]

What a wonderful, wonderful view of life! SUCH an amazing man.I can't wait to meet him- or his soul- or whatever, when it's my turn to pass over. To tell him how much pure pleasure he's given me as a gift, so, so many, many times in my life.An inspiration-always.

[@luisfrodrimaz]

Arthur Rubinstein. Quizá no fuese el pianista más perfecto, dominador de una técnica rutilante como lo fueran Horowitz, Cziffra, Richter y otros. Pero él tenía un aura especial. Su primer paso de entrada al escenario te henchía el cuerpo entero. Su forma de desplegar los brazos saludando, su expresión gentil, todo el físico. Su postura ante el piano, concentrada y fácil, ligera y rígida, delicada y explosiva en momentos de potencia, la figura del pianista total. Rubinstein fue mi amor incondicional del piano. Tuve la inmensa suerte de verle en dos ocasiones. La primera es un recuerdo grabado a fuego en mi memoria y corazón. En el Teatro Real de Madrid, el 9 de diciembre de 1969. Él tenía 82 años, jovencísimo para su energía vital. ¿Cómo le vi? En el mismo escenario, Pusieron sillas en el escenario por la gran demanda de público. Y a mí me tocó en suerte estar en línea perfecta con el teclado, sus manos, a 3mts. de él. Si continúo narrando acabaré llorando en el recuerdo. Sólo diré : nunca he sentido la música como aquella tarde. Yo escuchaba la música con el "estómago", justo como él mismo decía que tocaba, con el estómago. Esa sensación que se te clava en la boca del estómago cuando la emoción te embarga. Rubinstein dió varias propinas, Nos miraba e incluso nos preguntó al público ¿qué queréis que toque? Y tocaba un Albéniz, y otro Chopin, y así 6 ó 7 propinas. La última "El Polichinela" , Bajó los brazos de cansancio y dijo , ya basta, estoy cansado. Esas propinas y tormenta de aplausos duró la media hora. Jamás nadie me dió tanta música. Al año siguiente volví a verle, desde el gallinero. Rubinstein, mi adorado pianista. Este clip y los otros dos que pueden verse en la galería de la derecha en antológico. No dejéis de verlos, por favor.

[@angeltokman2309]

fue el mejor pianista interpretativo de la historia.

[@ginaqc78]

Qué hermosos recuerdos!!!! Felicidades 🥳

[@biaandrade6647]

Discretion and quality above all, his work enables the world of music!! Very inspiring, what a great man! Full of wisdom and purity! Bravo Mr Rubinstein!

[@Asgoodasgod]

What an eloquent and talented man he was. No doubt an expression of the geniality living within him. Great interview!

[@alexanderdelacruz9249]

a man who's seen and done it all. respect!!!

[@PHILDNS]

Una entrevista maravillosa, que bueno que la hayan traducido.

[@rupertsibelius7512]

its so good to hear him saying: I am proud to be a jew and i admire the courage they had in 2000 years of exile, and he says it with gusto, bravura and zest just like his playing of Chopin´s Military Polonaise, bravo Maestro. "Nie dam sie"

[@tomasmartinez7298]

Thank you for sharing this interview. I have to see it one hundred times. I enjoy with his words.

[@bernaldelcastillo1768]

Every artist is unique, wise words from a modest genius

[@sarahyoon9438]

HE IS THE BEST!!!!♥♥♥WE MISS YOU SO MUCH♥♥♥

[@jorgeleyt7299]

Me ha encantado este video. Preguntas muy profundas sobre la música y la vida misma. Es una de las más interesantes entrevistas a uno de los grandes pianistas de todos los tiempos. Arthur Rubinstein. He leído que en un viaje a España, alguien le dijo: "¡Bienvenido Maestro!" y Rubinstein aseveró "Por favor, no me llame Maestro, porque yo siempre soy el eterno alumno" Gracias por compartir este maravilloso video!

[@cristiandone5749]

Jorge Leyt El mas grande... y era publico que tocaba tangos como bises y era admirador de Juancito Diaz

[@monelleny]

Robert MacNeil does not seem very informed about classical music. However, his evident delight with Rubinstein, and Rubinstein's wonderful answers, make this a wonderful interview. Thank you!

[@2MinuteHockey]

Robert MacNeil sadly changed the subject when Rubenstein spoke of his admiration of Judaism. What an insight that could have been to hear.

[@RedSoxKal]

Thanks for this video. It's an amazing opportunity to see this. I'm just shocked at home the interviewer asked him about his death. That was uncalled for

[@klavesin5]

Absolutely, this is a very disturbing question , quite unprosessional and simply idiotic to ask any person such a think let alone a genius like Rubinstein.

[@VirtualAdept777]

what a wonderful human being!

[@lady12480]

I was watching the 50's video of him playing chopin, I happened to switch to this video at the right moment and the song keeps on playing 20 years later..

[@Moscu177]

Love Rubinstein ,read his books ,admired his playing ,what a natural talent ! Also I really like the interviewer ....

[@gerbergedeblaison]

Great in so many ways.

[@mildlytoxic3144]

such an inspiring video with the words of a true master...like talking to the Dumbledore of the piano. What a treat!

[@springwelcome6322]

Thank you for your interview! Dear Rubinstein

[@hankblaustein4149]

fabulous man, great interview. was at his 80th concerts at carnegie hall.

[@carriersignal]

I have (had) so much respect for this man, both as a pianist and a person.

[@karlad12]

Wonderful video! Fantastic!

[@jilldyer311]

What a superb man with a great knoledge of life !

[@3YZ-TS191]

"Rubinstein -- Warm-blooded, extroverted, American romanticist pianist par excellence!" Source of quote forgotten...but still as true of his legacy today as when it was first written!

[@2MinuteHockey]

he's Polish tho

[@3YZ-TS191]

@@2MinuteHockey You're 100% correct. The description I gave, you'll notice, is in quotes, as it's taken from "Passion for the Piano," by Judith Oringer.

[@2MinuteHockey]

@@3YZ-TS191 why do you think she described him as such?

[@3YZ-TS191]

@@2MinuteHockey It wasn't Oringer's description, actually. She was merely reprinting the then-media's characterization of him. Especially during the Cold War, the American media often characterized foreign-born, naturalized artists and celebrities as "American." It was America's way of appropriating said artists, and the talents of said artists, to its own ranks, rather than ascribe credit to the nations of the artists' births. The same characterization was made of Horowitz and scores of other foreign-born artists who had become naturalized citizens of the U.S. England has done the same thing: for example, ascribing Japan-born Mitsuko Uchida British naturalization and nomenclature. Lately, however, there seems a tendency to move away from this practice, albeit slowly.

[@Kobzar3374]

Great man, great musician, so wise, kind, and sensitive. What a wise sentence: "we have not the right to judge what we do not understand." How interesting what he remembers about Rachmaninoff and Ravel. Thank you for keeping his memory alive.

[@CarlaVanWalsum8]

Fascinating interview!

[@rogerlephoque3704]

In the 1960s, he and Madame Rubenstein would leave Paris and go to Cannes to spend the month of August on the Riviera. They stayed at the iconic Carlton Hotel. Circa 1963, I occupied a room next to Rubenstein's suite of rooms. Most afternoons he would play the piano in the privacy of his suite, little suspecting that I was transfixed by the sounds that wafted into my room, the bricks and mortar that divided us no barrier to the joy I experienced in being an audience of one next door!

[@amcmc4641]

Qué gran documento ¿Se imaginan si hubiese habido televisión y tuviéramos una entrevista de JS Bach ?

[@alecrechtiene558]

Such a wise human being. Especially when he was talking about how there can be no best in art, as each artist has their own universe. Couldn’t have said it any better.

[@fatimacanche9081]

Un artista maravilloso , que no se creia mas que los demas .Que ser humano!!!!!de niña era lo mejor ,como un milagro de la naturaleza

[@windstorm1000]

How wonderful that he was a mentor for you! How fortunate you are!!

[@joshuahuang9055]

21:36 I read a redditor's interpretation of what Rubinstein was saying here in response to the question: how to be the "happiest man on earth"? as 'appreciating the little things' is the "be-all-and-end-all of mental health & well-being." I don't think that's what Rubinstein meant, but rather Rubinstein was trying to say that "Life is what it gives you, it's in front of you", and to take it as it is, even if it might be positive or negative. That might not be the secret ingredient for living a "happy" life, but it is a way to not lead a life filled with bitterness and regrets.

[@sirasy]

wonderful words: for music and for life!

[@jamesmiller4184]

Mr. MacNeil did one fine job of interviewing here. Of same too many are simply incapable.

[@vwharry1]

He is simply The BEST, The BEST.

[@vwharry1]

There is Rubinstein and the rest.

[@checkandraise1]

Harry Mondestin well, there was Horowitz, there was Rubinstein, and THEN all the rest.

[@m.a.3322]

+Aaron Burr Don't forget Claudio Arrau ffs. There were so many great pianists.

[@punkpoetry]

Lol for Americans maybe. In reality, Rachmaninov, Michelangeli, Richter, Gould, Gilels, Gieseking et al were far greater than Rubinstein

[@prod.dirtydreads9101]

nah@@punkpoetry

[@briggsak05]

Saw him in Melbourne and loved the town hall concert

[@eporze]

He visto este video varias veces,disfrutandolo siempre.Arthur Rubinstein,ma's que un gran pianista,un Hombre de Bien!!!.-

[@jokerrhe]

a true sage

[@ericisindebt]

Wow, what a life to have been lived.

[@MrKlemps]

All in all. AR was the best common sence, purvayer of received opinion. He didnt ho out on ljmbs, he didnt probe. he didnt startle. As an intpreter he grew in office over the years, eliminating vulgarity and bad taste. He loved his audiences and was deeply loved in return. People were awe-struck by Horowitz; they listened to Schnabel with the grave respect accorded priests and rabbis. Rubenstein was an aristocrat of sorts but also smoked cigars and loved a wide array of women. He was himan, a mere mortal, and he was loved as he exuded love. And of course he played damned well!

[@lauralunatica2706]

meravigloso,questo si guarda e non si dimentica mai-

[@abeni999]

Un verdadero maestro en el pleno término de la palabra,en este video nos hemos aproximado mucho mejor a la filosofía, psicología,arte y su espíritu,sociología,humanismo del mas refinado y bueno,mística, etc....que todo le que antes hayamos estudiado y comprendido. Infinitamente agradecidos al canal.

[@franzitaduz]

Thank you Mr. Rubinstein. A bit of what you left behind, just arrived here.

[@alfredcalleja450]

What a great being!

[@TheRealGnolti]

Never my favorite of the "great" pianists, but indisputably one of classical music's most successful messengers, with the ability to win enormous numbers of people over to (in AR's case) the Romantics. That is nothing to sneer at. Anyway, anything he needed to prove he did in the 1930s with his EMI recordings of Chopin.

[@alexandracostide4678]

His books... outstanding!

[@christianhc88]

¡Genial!... Una gran lección de vida.

[@josephcold]

What is amazing to me, is that my father told me this saying in Russian when I was a little kid and it has stuck with me ever since. I doubt he remembers telling me it.. In Russian, "Nyeh Zdamsah" - don't give up and also my father told me "Chiriz nyet" - through no

[@postatility9703]

Great people inspire.Wherever their life journey has taken them.

[@nnarcissminator3193]

Eisenhower is the grandfatherly figure of politic, he is the grandfatherly figure of music. Also, 1982 marks the year of the demise of two great pianists. First is Rubinstein, and then here is Glenn Gould, excellent interpreter of Bach.

[@JuanFecit]

¡Muchas gracias por compartirlo!

[@republiccooper]

Great! Wonderful.

[@guillermojaramillo8911]

el mejor, sin lugar a dudas.

[@Scorcho44]

5:32 thought he was about to say "It is absolute shit"

[@Paroissien]

he said "absolute sheer ... nonsense"

[@clintsherman5797]

Lolol same here

[@andresgunther]

WOW, what an interview. Subtitulos en espanol, BTW. Worth to watch.

[@thonycg93]

What a wonderful interview!

[@TheKellish]

What a smart open-minded man.

[@RM-gm7lu]

Great insight into the man. Glad i came across it. Thanks for sharing. Has anyone tried to use the captions? Its interesting i have to say.

[@arrascaetadora7560]

La música es lo más sin duda.Exelente intérprete.

[@srothbardt]

He was certainly a great pianist and a great man.

[@tramuntan1ca]

Great Artur Rubinstein! What a man?!

[@lifedivision999]

Thank you!

What a great person 😄

[@John-thinks]

I think this interviewer squandered an opportunity to ask some meaningful questions to one of the greatest men of that generation. And referring to him as a machine was sickening. Lang lang is a machine. Rubinstein is a spirit.

[@Paroissien]

Lang Lang is a machine? :) The piano is a machine. I heard people say 'machine' about Asian musicians when they are technically flawless.

[@John-thinks]

Many Asian pianists are very good. This isn't about race. This is about Lang Lang and the fact that he fakes the emotion. You can see it. It's visible. He doesn't feel the piece, he performs without feeling. It is truly sickening.

[@RenatusChristoph]

One thing about emotions you oughta know: They're individual and internal - not to be identified as 1:1 in relation to bodily expression. Yes, I think he overexaggerates his expressions while playing piano, but that he plays without feeling: No, that is not for you to decide. You cant' SEE what another person may or may not feel.

[@John-thinks]

***** Ok but the visual is certainly part of the performance. Ask any legend. What you do with your body matters and Lang Lang does not use his properly. It is visibly overexagerated. To a proper Chopin snob such as myself, Lang Lang is just not on the same level as the greats (Rubinstein, Cortot, Michelangeli etc). You're right that I don't have the authority to say whether or not he feels it, but I CERTAINLY do have the authority to say whether or not I (or most people in general really but I will just speak for myself) feel that he feels it. And I do not feel that he feels it. And isn't that what matters in the end?

[@Paroissien]

Technically that makes you a 'feeling' centered person and my considering you unfair defeats the purpose of feelings which aim at treating everyone with kindness.

[@windstorm1000]

A great man and musician, yes. And quite the ladies man!

[@voraciousreader3341]

Rubinstein revealed one of my angriest music buttons right away, and I’m so glad to know we agree, because I love his artistry! I simply cannot stand it when an ignoramus writes in a comment that his favorite pianist, cellist, whatever, is the BEST OF ALL TIME! I don’t know why this upsets me, except that stupidity is extremely irritating….after all, nobody has heard every pianist who ever played, so that’s the first problem, but it’s really very simple: There is no objective measure which can be applied to artists or art! Our opinions are purely subjective, and therefore worthless! If you love an artist’s work, let that be enough!

[@charliecrcc3859]

Un artista consumado. El Maestro.

[@lucyirismoreno2209]

Maravilloso y una filosofìa de vida envidiable.....la musica che fa sognare

[@akelofgren9468]

Many artists 'simplicity' make them good' big

[@antoanelaudila7129]

Alt mare pianist genii muzicale nu am cuvinte decit fenomenal

[@arrascaetadora7560]

Tremendo lo que cuenta del piano.

[@GarnierPiano]

wonderful Rubinstein !

[@izabellamardo1074]

Rubinstein é fantástico adoro.

[@tomekdarda]

Still, just to be correct, in this case Rubinstein uses his native language, that is Polish (as he and his family were assimilated with Polish culture to the extent that we can call them Jewish Poles), and not Russian (though both are similar at many things) to express the same sentiment: "nie dam się!". Cheers, great interview, great man and music :)