Arthur Rubinstein: Debussy - Préludes Book I, 'La fille aux cheveux de lin'

Arthur Rubinstein (January 28, 1887 -- December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers; many regard him as the greatest Chopin interpreter of his time. He is widely considered one of the greatest classical pianists of the twentieth century. He played in public for eight decades. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Rubinstein
The title La fille aux cheveux de lin was inspired by Leconte de Lisle's poem by the same name, one of his Chansons écossaises (Scottish songs) from his 1852 collection Poèmes antiques (Ancient Poems). The image of a girl with flaxen-coloured hair has been utilized in fine art as a symbol of innocence and naivety... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fille_aux_cheveux_de_lin
"The Girl with the Flaxen Hair"

Who sits upon the blooming lucerne,
Singing from the earliest morn?
It is the girl with the flaxen hair,
The beauty with cherry-red lips.

Love, in the bright summer sun,
Sang with the lark.

Your mouth has divine colors,
My dear, and is tempting to kiss!
Do you wish to chat upon the blooming grasses,
Girl with long lashes and delicate curls?

Love, in the bright summer sun,
Sang with the lark.

Do not say no, cruel girl!
Do not say yes! I shall better understand
A long gaze from your large eyes
And your pink lips, o my beauty!

Love, in the bright summer sun,
Sang with the lark.

Farewell to the deer, farewell to the hares
And the red partridges! I wish
To kiss the flax of your hair,
To press upon the crimson of your lips!

Love, in the bright summer sun,
Sang with the lark.
A link to this wonderful artists personal Website: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/artur-rubinstein-mn0000681511/discography


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