By Winkelmans Justa Sureshot Louki amp; Winkelmans Thunderhill Longhaired Express. In the Tchaikovsky, Rubinstein and one of his favorite conductors bask in empathy and project a unified vision thats exciting without becoming fiery. The Sonata and Ballades are both youthful works, and its thrilling to hear a youthful pianist like Julius Katchen launch into them boldly. Rubinsteins art was not superficial but reflected the joy and contentment of the total experience of living.