Israel - First Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition State Medal, 1974 - Gold ...

Israel - First Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition State Medal, 1974 - Gold 917, 29.97g, 35mm Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Arthur Rubinstein was unique in the rare constellation of artists who became symbols and legends in their own lifetime. Faithful to the Jewish people, dedicated with every fiber of his being, to the State of Israel, he maintained close ties with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Arthur Rubinstein's agreement to the holding of an International Piano Master Competition, to serve as its Honorary President and lend his name to it, are important contributions to the cultural life of the Jewish State. Obverse: A portrait of Arthur Rubinstein, by Picasso. Reverse: Around the rim of the medal are the Hebrew words: "1 st Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition, Jerusalem 1974". On the upper part of the medal there is an emblem of the State of Israel and in the centre the translation in decorative English letters.