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Signature. Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz [n 1] (October 1 [ O.S. September 18] 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Russian [1] [2] [3] and American pianist. Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, [4] [5] [6] he was known for his virtuoso technique, timbre, and the public excitement engendered by his playing.
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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Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989) was at once one of the most poetic and one of the showiest pianists of the 20th century. His superhuman finger speed, his bombastic fortissimos, and his (not occasional) disregard of composer’s performance markings won him a huge fan base but also the ire of some contemporaneous critics, such as the irascible ...
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May 29, 2018 · Vladimir Horowitz. American pianist Vladimir Horowitz (1904-1989) was among the last performers in the 19th-century grand-virtuoso tradition. While his phenomenal technique sometimes overwhelmed the music, the power and energy of his playing were unsurpassed.
Prepare to be dazzled by the virtuosity of Vladimir Horowitz. This playlist celebrates the pianist’s remarkable career and long association with Carnegie Hall. His stirring performances of music by Scarlatti, Chopin, Liszt, Scriabin, and Rachmaninoff showcase why he is a Carnegie Hall Icon.
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