NRR Project: Chopin, Polonaise Op. 40 no. 1; Arthur Rubenstein, piano (1952)

NRR Project: Polonaise, Op. 40, no. 1

Composed by Frederic Chopin

Performed by Arthur Rubenstein

Recorded 1952

5:31

This stirring performance gives just an indication of the brilliance of pianist Arthur Rubenstein (1887-1982). Read Annik LaFarge’s excellent essayon Chopin and Rubenstein at the National Recording Registry here!

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