Arthur Rubinstein, Piano According to the New York Times review, this recital marked the first time Rubinstein performed Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 ("Pathétique") and Chopin's Twenty-Four Preludes, Op. 28 in New York City. Straus, Noel. "Rubinstein Offers 'Pathetigue' Work of Beethoven here for the First Time." New York Times (1923-Current file) Oct 28 1946: 32. ProQuest. 23 Sep. 2013. solo recital 1946-10-27T20:40:00