He knew death was inevitable and his wife was terrified. Despite their different ages and backgrounds, they present a highly unified conception of these works, full of ardent yearning and energy. The three Brahms (1972) and the two Schubert (1974) trios were Rubinsteins last chamber music recordings. Evidence of motor tics was found lacking and the notion that involuntary vocal tics are transferred to the written form was labeled "problematic". Difficile lectu mihi Mars. If his Piano Quartets evoke Brahms, then Rubinsteins Rondo would fit right into a Chopin recital, reflecting the same evocative but attenuated soulfulness.