Arthur Rubinstein KBE OMRI (28 January 1887 – 20 December 1982) was a Polish-American pianist celebrated as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. Renowned worldwide, he was especially acclaimed for his interpretations of Chopin, while his performances also embraced the music of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, and Schumann. Rubinstein’s extraordinary career spanned eight decades, earning him lasting recognition for both his artistry and influence in classical music.