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Monday Evening, March 6, 1961 at 8:40 o’clock

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presents ARTUR RUBINSTEIN Pianist

Program I. Sonata in C major, Opus 53, “Waldstein”...... Lwdwig van Beethoven Allegro con brio Introduzione: Adagio molto Rondo: Allegretto moderato. Prestissimo

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II. Sonata in B fiat minor, Opus 35...... Frederic Chopin Grave, doppio movimento Scherzo Marche funebre Presto

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This authentic version of the Fantaisie-Impromptu was purchased by Mr. Rubinstein in an album of original manuscripts by Bellini, Rossini, THE RECORB HUNTER Cherubini and other composers, all written for and dedicated to the Baroness d’Este. The pianist bought the album at an auction in the Hotel Drouot in 507 Fifth Ave., bet. 42nd & 43 rd St. Paris last summer. This manuscript differs from the posthumously published version in mat­ ters of harmony, phrasing, accents and other details, including the coda, The World's Largest Store although the profile of the music remains recognizably the same. Specializing in Long Playing Records The Fantaisie-Impromptu was probably sold to the Baroness one year after Chopin composed it. The manuscript bears the swift and forgetful date OFFERS TO “Friday, 1835”. The Opus 66 may thus be regarded as a preliminary version of this work. CARNEGIE HALL Chopin had asked that nothing he had not regarded as ready for publishing CONCERT-GOERS be released to the world after his death. The version of the Fantaisie-Impromptu which was published as Opus 66, was discovered among the composer’s effects, and together with other works, was published at the urging of his family who disregarded his wishes. Steinway Piano RCA Victor Records 25% Exclusive Management'. DISCOUNT OFF LIST PRICE HUROK ATTRACTIONS, INC. ON ALL SINGLE LPs 730 Fifth Avenue, New York 19, New York AND ALBUM SETS ON ALL LABELS This ad must be redeemed at The Record Hunter at the time of the purchase This is a cash and carry offer No charges or mall orders accepted 14 COLUMBIA ARTISTS MANAGEMENT, INC presents

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