On one occasion, famous pianist Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982), hosted a dinner in honor of his esteemed colleague and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943).
As it was expected, everyone was talking about music.
During dinner, Russian composer pointed out that, in his opinion, Grieg’s Piano Concerto
is the most beautiful piano concerto ever written.- How fortunate! - Arthur Rubinstein added happily - I just made a record of me playing Grieg Piano Concerto!
Sergei Rachmaninoff received this news with enthusiasm. He asked from his host to play him that record. After that, with closed eyes, he listened with great care Rubinstein‘s interpretation of Grieg’s music. At some point, Rachmaninoff suddenly opened his eyes, as if he woke up, and exclaimed:
- Rubinstein, you must have played it on a broken piano.
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