Russian and American pianist (1903–1989)
Vladimir Horowitz
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Born Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz
(1903-10-01 ) October 1, 1903Died November 5, 1989(1989-11-05) (aged 86)New York City, U.S.
Resting place Cimitero Monumentale di Milano Citizenship United States (from 1944) Spouse
Children 1
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.[ 7]
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^ "Obituries: Vladimir Horowitz" . The Daily Telegraph . November 7, 1989. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Folkart, Burt A. (November 6, 1989). "World-Renowned Pianist Vladimir Horowitz Dies" . Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com . Born in Kiev, Russia, on Oct. 1, 1904, Horowitz was the youngest of four children of Simeon and Sophie Horowitz [...]
^ " 'Controlled thunder' is gone: Horowitz's death takes the last link" . Peninsula Times Tribune . Associated Press . November 6, 1989. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Merson, Francis (2012-07-05). "The 10 Greatest Pianists of All Time – 2. Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989)" . Limelight . Arts Illuminated Pty Ltd. p. 9. Archived from the original on 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2014-09-05 .
^ Time. Michael Walsh, The Greatest Pianist of All? , July 21, 2008. Retrieved on June 3, 2009.
^ "The 20 Greatest Pianists of all time" . Classical Music . Archived from the original on 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2021-10-24 .
^ Dubal, 1989