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“I'm a free person; I feel terribly free. They could put me in chains and I still would be free because my thoughts would be mine - and that's all I want to have.”

Quote by Arthur Rubinstein

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Arthur Rubinstein

Arthur Rubinstein was an exceptional pianist renowned for his exquisite playing and profound musical expression. Born on January 28, 1887, and passing away on December 20, 1982, Rubinstein's musical career spanned over half a century. He performed a vast repertoire of classical music, profoundly influencing the development of piano art. more

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