jb8256 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Brahms deserves Rubinstein! I know a LOT of Brahms, but I confess I am just now discovering this piece. Lucky for me - as always, Brahms' craftsmanship and artistic integrity are beyond reproach. Love to hear him performed by an artist who gets him (AR).

Picolaaaaaa (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Rubinstein retired from the stage in 1976 because he was going blind. This piece is recorder here in 1973, where he already had a lot of trouble with his eyesight. He's hardly looking at the keys here and just playing by heart and feeling, like he always has done. A true musician at work here.

Polskapan (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

No, he's just old and his eyes are so droopy as he looks down at the keyboard. But he is still the master, no question.

Polskapan (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Is this video available? I mean, is there a DVD of this whole performance (I'm assuming it is a part of a series due to the production quality.)?

donoses (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Questo Capriccio ce l'ho fissato in testa, l'ho studiato a memoria per l'ottavo anno. Cmq, è molto bello ma le Rapsodie mi piacciono di più.

nodasylvia (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

so peaceful.love it.he played it as the music is from the button of his heart...naturally

SurpriseTalk (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

what a friggin' beast! hes playin w his eyes closed! OMG!!

ciisairoxi (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

rubinstein e pianistul meu preferat iar partea asta e perfecta pentru a si dovedi maiestria

gundamgirl (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

perfect! Just the right tempo!

goldberg72 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

popevupe. anche io lo guardo ogni giorno...e' troppo bello