43 years ago today, on December 20, 1982 (November 6, 1982 in the lunar calendar), piano master Rubinstein passed away. Arthur Rubinstein On December 20, 1982, Arthur Rubinstein, the king of piano, passed away unharmed in his apartment in Geneva at the age of 95. Rubinstein is considered by many to be the leading piano day performer of the 20th century. Rubens started learning piano at the age of 3 and entered the Warsaw Conservatory of Music at the age of 8. The following year he studied for H. Barthes in Berlin. He was only 6 years old when he first performed in public, and he performed for the first time in Berlin at the age of 13. In 1906, he went to the United States to perform his debut at Carnegie Hall with the Philadelphia Orchestra, but the response was lukewarm. During the First World War, Rubinstein, who was fluent in eight languages, served as a military ranger in London and performed with violinist E. Isai. He visited Spain in 1916 and caused a sensation by playing works by M. de Faria and E. Granados. In the 1920s, he became a world-renowned social celebrity, but after meeting his future wife A. Mlinaski in 1928, he began to carefully analyze his artistic talents and rededicate himself to music. In his subsequent performing career, Rubinstein's artistic reputation increased day by day. His repertoire included works by Beethoven, Mozart, Albenis, Ravel, Stravinsky and Chopin, and was recognized as a master of Chopin music. He immigrated to the United States during World War II and obtained American citizenship in 1946. Rubinstein recorded more than 200 records. Won the United States Medal of Freedom in 1976. Author of autobiographies "My Youth"(1973) and "My Many Years"(1980). For most of his 85-year career, he enthralled listeners with sonorous and powerful tunes, vibrant techniques, and especially his great enthusiasm that was more important than the notes themselves. In addition to piano, he enjoys telling interesting stories, smoking high-quality cigars, tasting delicious food and attracting women. If there is one secret he has, it is to live. "Eat prawns, eat caviar-enjoy life! "He said," If you fall in love with a beautiful blonde with a blank face and an empty mind, it doesn't matter, just marry her and enjoy life!"