The Polonaise in A♭ major, Op. 53 is a solo piano piece composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1842 The piece was published in 1843, and is one of Chopin's most admired compositions and has long been a favori
Original autograph score, 1842. Zoom
Title page of the French first edition, 1843
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Arthur Rubinstein OMRI was a Polish and American pianist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his day, he received international acclaim for his interpretations of classical music compo
Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53
…piece was published in 1843, and is one of Chopin's most admired compositions and has long been a favorite of the romantic piano repertoire. Pianist Arthur Rubinstein once called it "the composition which is the closest to my heart." The piece requires exceptional piano skills and great virtuosity to be interpreted…
Arthur Rubinstein in 1937, by Carl Van Vechten
Childhood home of Artur Rubinstein at Piotrkowska Street, Łódź, Poland
Rubinstein, age 19, in 1906
A cast of the pianist's hands, at the Łódź museum