Vladimir Horowitz

Vladimir Horowitz
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Born
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz

(1903-10-01)October 1, 1903
DiedNovember 5, 1989(1989-11-05) (aged 86)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeCimitero Monumentale di Milano
Citizenship
  • United States (from 1944)
Spouse
(m. 1933)
Children1
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.[7]


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  1. ^ "Obituries: Vladimir Horowitz". The Daily Telegraph. November 7, 1989. Archived from the original on September 8, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ 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 [...]
  3. ^ "'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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Time. Michael Walsh, The Greatest Pianist of All?, July 21, 2008. Retrieved on June 3, 2009.
  6. ^ "The 20 Greatest Pianists of all time". Classical Music. Archived from the original on 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  7. ^ Dubal, 1989