Rubinstein on Polish patriot and tone-poet who explored harmonic
vastness of pianoforte. Like exquisitely constructed sounding-board.
Enriched and spiritualized the pianoforte for all time. Universal
rather than individual experiences. National tonality. Zwyny and
Elsner. Intimate acquaintance with Bach. Prince Charming of the
piano. Liszt on Chopin. Raphael of music. Playing and teaching.
Tempo rubato. Compositions. Schumann's words. Oscar Bie.