Fortepian Rubinsteina, Piano memorial on Piotrkowska Street in Lodz, Poland
Fortepian Rubinsteina is a bronze memorial on Piotrkowska Street showing Arthur Rubinstein seated at a piano with his hands positioned on the keyboard. The raised lid frames the figure like wings spreading above him.
The memorial was created in 1999 as part of the Great Lodzian Gallery, a collection of sculptures in public spaces. It honors the pianist, who spent his early years in the city during the 1890s.
The memorial stands in front of the building at Piotrkowska 78, where the pianist once lived. It keeps his connection to the city visible for people walking this busy street.
The memorial is accessible year-round along Piotrkowska Street, which has multiple bus and tram connections. The central railway station of Lodz serves as a good starting point for reaching this area.
The memorial originally featured a system that played classical music when visitors inserted coins. This interactive feature was later removed due to copyright restrictions.
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