The Last Recital for Israel captures the renowned Polish-American pianist Arthur Rubinstein's final public performance in January 1975 at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, California, at the age of 88. The concert was a benefit for Israel. Critics have lauded the recording for its powerful and eloquent performance, showcasing the master's lifetime of experience and musical insight.
Artist: Arthur Rubinstein, widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time and a preeminent interpreter of Chopin.
Genre: Classical, Romantic, Instrumental, Piano.
Label: Released by RCA Masterworks/RCA Red Seal/RCA Legacy.
Release Dates: The original recording was from 1975. CD releases occurred in various years, including 1992 and 2007, in both single-disc and two-disc formats.
Tracklist: The program features works from composers that Rubinstein loved and played throughout his life:
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata".
Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 12.
Debussy: La plus que lente and Pour le piano: Prélude.
Chopin: Etudes, Nocturne, and Polonaise No. 6 in A flat major, Op. 53, "Heroic"