The Young Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein was one of the most magnetic musical personalities of the 20th century. He had a special relationship with Paris, a city he loved so much that he vowed “never to live anywhere else in the world but in this divine city!” Turn-of-the-century Paris was the most cosmopolitan center in Europe; there Rubinstein befriended some of the greatest composers of the time, whose music he championed throughout his life.
A script based on Rubinstein’s memoirs captures his struggles and triumphs amidst the glittering musical life of Paris, featuring music by composers whom Rubinstein knew personally, including Saint-Saëns, Ravel, Falla, Szymanowski, Stravinsky, and Skriabin.
The Young Arthur Rubinstein was part of our 2006-2007 and 2002-2003 Seasons.
2006-2007 Season
The Paris Project
In its sixth season, the Ensemble for the Romantic Century created a tableau of Paris in a series of four theatrical concerts. The artistic, literary and political changes that electrified Paris since the end of the 19th century were evoked in a fusion of theater and chamber & vocal music.
More from our 2006-2007 Season: