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starring: Artur Rubinstein, John Rubinsteindirected by: Peter Rosen
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304290323
Format: Black & White, Classical, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6304290322
Label: View Video
Manufacturer: View Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: View Video
Release Date: January 01, 1987
Running Time: 58 minutes
Sales Rank: 59112
Studio: View Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1996
Editorial Review:
Description:
WINNER OF...
-The N.A.I.R.D. Awards- Honorable Mention
'Rubinstein's warmth and great humor and zest for living suffuse every frame of this loving portrait' -TV Guide
Created for PBS's American Masters series in honor of the 100th anniversary of Rubinstein's birth by Emmy Award winning director Peter Rosen, this musical portrait takes an intimate look at the beloved pianist's life and his legendary artistry.
Hosted by his son, an acclaimed musician in his own right, and filmed on location in Poland, the land of Rubinstein's birth, Rubinstein Remembered traces the maestro's early years through his rise to international stardom and into the pantheon of musical history.
V.I.E.W. Video proudly presents classic filmed performances of Rubinstein's unsurpassable interpretations of Chopin, Poulenc, Mendelssohn and other great composers. Personal family photos and exclusive interviews with the Rubinsteins, their close friends and the legend himself create an illuminating portrait of the man whose joyous humanitarian spirit shone through the music he played with such timeless brilliance. A Multi-Award-Winning film.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - THE MUSIC WINS OUT.
A tribute fashioned for the centennial of the birth of the great pianist Artur Rubinstein, hosted by his actor son John, this endeavour showcases the gusto of the artist while permitting the viewer to appreciate his vast technical power, with a large emphasis being placed upon Rubinstein's love for his native Poland, in particular Lodz, his birthplace. Interviews with Rubinstein and with members of his family comprise a large portion of this work, and these combined with home movies and too seldom ... Read More
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