- New York Times reports: “The highest expectations of Mr. Rubinstein’s admirers were not disappointed, and the enthusiasm his performances awakened quite dwarfed by its demonstration the proportions of an already very flattering welcome. More remarkable piano playing than Mr. Rubinstein’s cannot be imagined. […] In the most tremendous fortes, in which the piano, under Rubinstein’s fingers, copes victoriously with the orchestra; and in pianissimi, in which the effects generally attainable only by the use of stringed instruments are wrought, the quality of the tone produced is of unvarying beauty.”
- New York Tribune attributes to Rubinstein “the strength of a giant and delicacy of a poet”.