Who was the better pianist? Maestro Cigarette or Maestro Cigar?

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By Jacob Stockinger

Look below.

You will see two rivals.

They are probably the two most famous and legendary pianists of the 20th century.

On the left is the young Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989).

On the right is the middle-aged Arthur Rubinstein (1887-1982).

Horowitz is smoking a cigarette.

Rubinstein is smoking a cigar.

Each smoke seems to embody the smoker.

Horowitz played the piano in a distinctly modern way where speed, sharpness and virtuosity mattered — a quick burn became his signature.

Rubinstein had a more patient, full-bodied aristocratic or noble approach. An intense slow burn was more his speciality.

At least that is what The Ear sees and hears when looks at the historic photograph of two piano rivals who were really friends.

Do you agree?

Which one do you think was the better pianist?

The better musician?

Which one was better in which repertoire or pieces?

The Ear wants to hear.

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