| Other author/creator | Rubinstein, Artur, 1887-1982 performer. |
| Other author/creator | Wallenstein, Alfred, conductor. |
| Included Work | Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849. Mazurkas, piano, op. 30. No. 4. |
| Included Work | Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849. Scherzos, piano, no. 3, op. 39, C♯ minor. |
| Included Work | Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849. Nocturnes, piano, op. 15. No. 2. |
| Included Work | Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849. Polonaises, piano, op. 53, A♭ major. |
| Included Work | Rachmaninoff, Sergei, 1873-1943. Rapsodie sur un thème de Paganini Selections. |
| Variant title |
Subtitle at start of program: Tribute to Chopin |
| Contents |
Introduction to the documentary -- Mazurka in C-sharp minor, op. 30, no. 4 ; Scherzo in C-sharp minor, op. 39 ; Nocturne in F-sharp major, op. 15, no. 2 ; Polonaise in A-flat major, op. 53 : Heroic / Fréréric Chopin -- From the "Festival of Music" telecast of December 10, 1956. Spoken introduction ; Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini (abridged) / Sergei Rachmaninov -- From the "Festival of Music" telecast of January 30, 1956. Spoken introduction ; Polonaise in A-flat major, op. 53 : Heroic / Frédéric Chopin. |
| Abstract |
"On this DVD, Rubinstein is presented in an all-Chopin recital in an intimate home setting, where he shares his perspectives on Chopin and his music. Also included are his two appearances on the all-star "Festival of Music" NBC specials [Dec. 10 & Jan. 30, 1956]"--Container. |
| Performer |
Arthur Rubinstein, piano ; Showcase Symphony Orchestra, Alfred Wallenstein, conductor (Rachmaninov). |
| Date/time/place of a event note | The Chopin recital, "A tribute to Chopin", was filmed in 1950. |
| Technical details | DVD; audio: mono; video format: 4:3. |
| UPC |
089948427599 |
| Publisher number | VAI DVD 4275 VAI (disc) |
| Publisher number | 4275 VAI (container spine) |
