Affinities: Frederic Chopin and Arthur Rubinstein
Performances by Arthur Rubinstein of Chopin's piano works are legendary and perhaps unequaled. Rubinstein never succumbs to the trite or obvious, but gives Chopin's music structure and depth which many performers miss. What is behind such understanding of Chopin's music? Seventy seven years separate the births of Chopin and Rubinstein. They lived in different worlds, yet they resonate with each other. One would expect psychological similarities between them. Astrologically, their similarities become obvious. Birth charts of each are shown below. What is first apparent in these charts is the strong presence of Aquarius and Pisces energies. Both men show the dominance of Air and Water signs. Eris is in Pisces in Rubinstein's chart while his Saturn is in the emotional sign of Cancer, both giving his performances sensitivity as well as disciplined structure. Conversely, Eris is in the mental sign of Aquarius in Chopin's chart. The Fire of Aries is pres...