Vladimir Horowitz
Pianist and composer, Rhapsody in Blue
Born
October 1st, 1903
122 years ago
Died
November 5th, 1989
36 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Russian-born American pianist and composer, significant in the classical music world. Studied at the Kiev Conservatory before emigrating to the United States in 1928. Known for virtuosic technique and interpretative depth. Gained fame through performances of works by composers such as Chopin and Liszt. Successfully recorded and performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3. Regularly collaborated with prominent orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Left a lasting legacy with numerous recordings and a career that spanned over seven decades.
Performed Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3
Recorded iconic versions of Chopin's works
Collaborated with major orchestras in the U.S.
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