We've gathered classic articles from the Gramophone archive, including Alan Byth's interview with the pianist from 1968, a guide to the top 10 Rubinstein recordings and Bryce Morrison's personal reflections on one of the great musicians of the 20th century: 'Arthur Rubinstein – wine, women and the piano'. Rubinstein Week starts here:

Arthur Rubinstein

The Rubinstein homepage on the Gramophone website, where you will find a tribute by his former pupil Janina Fialkowska and links to articles...

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Top 10 Rubinstein recordings

A beginner's guide to some of the finest Rubinstein recordings currently available...

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Classic interview with Arthur Rubinstein: 'I’ve told my family to shoot me if I go on too long'

The legendary pianist speaks to Alan Blyth (Gramophone, November 1968)...

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Arthur Rubinstein – the greatest Chopin pianist on record?

Bryce Morrison recalls the flawless combination of Slavic passion and Gallic precision in this charismatic ‘singer’ pianist...

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Arthur Rubinstein – wine, women and the piano

Rubinstein's artistry was a thing of wonder, a touch that combined exquisite control with a feeling of tremendous ease, says Bryce Morrison...

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The 10 greatest Chopin pianists

Stephen Plaistow recalls the illustrious recorded history of Chopin's oeuvre and offers a personal view of great Chopin interpreters...

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