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  1. Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (October 1 [O.S. September 18] 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Russian and American pianist. Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, he was known for his virtuoso technique, timbre, and the public excitement engendered by his playing.

  2. Feb 9, 2012 · Vladimir Horowitz was a Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist and minor composer. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. In this video you can see part of...

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  3. Vladimir Horowitz (born Oct. 1 [Sept. 18, Old Style], 1903, Berdichev, Russia [now in Ukraine]—died Nov. 5, 1989, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was a Russian-born American virtuoso pianist in the Romantic tradition. He was celebrated for his flawless technique and an almost orchestral quality of tone.

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  4. Learn about the life and legacy of Vladimir Horowitz, one of the most poetic and showy pianists of the 20th century. Discover his recordings of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Schubert, and more.

  5. Vladimir Horowitz: why today's pianists admire him ...

  6. Pianist. For nearly six decades, Vladimir Horowitz’s career was intertwined with the history of Carnegie Hall. His 1928 debut with the New York Philharmonic was just the prelude to an astonishing recital career that included his triumphant 1965 comeback from a 12-year performing hiatus for which—in the pre-electronic ticketing age—all ...

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  8. May 29, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Vladimir Horowitz, the greatest piano virtuoso of the twentieth century. Explore his early years in Russia, his emigration to the West, his musical achievements, and his awards.

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