This is a compilation of three separate short black & white films, all ostensibly made in the 1950s.

The first section opens with a man (unnamed) approaching Rubinstein to convince him to participate in a film project. After a brief demure, Rubinstein invites him to his home that evening. Cut to Rubinstein's "home" where he is practicing Mendelssohn. The earlier man enters and after a few words, Rubinstein plays for him:

Mendelssohn: Lied ohne Worte (Song without words) op.67/4 (popularly known as the "Spinning Song")
Liszt: Liesbestraum no.3 S.541/3
Chopin: Waltz in C♯ minor op.64/2

There follows a brief conversation about Rubinstein's life and career and he shows off some artwork. Then, Rubinstein plays:

Chopin: Polonaise ("Military") in A op.40/1

To wrap up that part, Rubinstein is joined by his wife and young children.

The second segment is a segment filmed again in Rubinstein's "home" where he entertains several guests one evening with music and stories. On the all-Chopin program are:

Prelude in F♯ minor op.28/8
Mazurka in C♯ minor op.30/4
Scherzo no. 3 in C♯ minor op.39
Nocturne in F♯ op.15/2
Polonaise in A♭ ("Heroic") op.53

In the third segment, reportedly filmed for LIFE Magazine, Rubinstein is joined by Jascha Heifetz and Gregor Piatigorsky for performances of:

Schubert: Piano Trio in B♭ D.898 (1st movement)
Mendelssohn: Piano Trio no. 1 in D minor op.49 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd movements)

There are some brief discussions between the musicians about the piece as they rehearse (seeming rather staged), before the performance.

(The DVD is NTSC at 29.97 fps. The UPC is 032031110298.)