Vladimir Horowitz

1 October 1903 – 5 November 1989

Vladimir Horowitz was a Russian-born American classical pianist widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Renowned for his virtuosity, tone and dramatic performances, he was especially celebrated as an interpreter of the Romantic repertoire, including Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Liszt.

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Born in Kiev, Russian Empire
1 October 1903

Vladimir Horowitz was born in Kiev, in present-day Ukraine, into a cultured family.

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Studied at the Kiev Conservatory
c. 1912

Horowitz trained at the Kiev Conservatory, initially intending to become a composer.

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Left the Soviet Union to tour the West
1925

Horowitz departed Russia to perform in Western Europe, quickly gaining international acclaim.

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American debut with the New York Philharmonic
12 January 1928

Horowitz made a sensational US debut playing Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto in New York.

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Married Wanda Toscanini
21 December 1933

Horowitz married Wanda Toscanini, daughter of the conductor Arturo Toscanini.

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Historic return recital at Carnegie Hall
9 May 1965

After a twelve-year withdrawal from concert life, Horowitz returned to the stage at Carnegie Hall in a legendary comeback.

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Returned to perform in Moscow
20 April 1986

Horowitz gave an emotional recital in Moscow, his first performance in the Soviet Union in over sixty years.

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Died in New York City
5 November 1989

Horowitz died of a heart attack at his home in Manhattan.

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