Vladimir Horowitz

Among other compositions, Vladimir Horowitz was known for his explosive performances of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies. He enjoyed modifying composers' scores to make them more "pianistic". He could also play incredibly swiftly and with an incredible dynamic range. Vladimir Horowitz was noted for his virtuoso technique, tone color, and the thrill produced by his playing. That is why Vladimir Horowitz was considered one of the greatest pianists of all time.

In a solo recital in Kharkiv in 1920, Vladimir Horowitz made his debut. He crossed into the West in 1925, claiming he wanted to study with Artur Schnabel in Berlin, but he'd already resolved to leave permanently and had put American and British money into his shoes. He made his American debut at Carnegie Hall in 1928 and went on to become an American citizen.

Born: October 1, 1903
Died: November 5, 1989
Aged: 86
Nationality: Russian - American