Experience the legendary Vladimir Horowitz in a historic return to Carnegie Hall with this remarkable live recording from May 9, 1965. Captured in stunning detail and remastered for modern audiences, this album showcases Horowitz's unparalleled virtuosity and deep musical insight. The program spans a diverse range of classical piano masterpieces, from Bach's intricate Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major to Chopin's evocative Mazurkas and Études. Notable highlights include the dramatic Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, Op. 68, nicknamed "Black Mass," and the delicate beauty of Debussy's Children's Corner and Schumann's Kinderszenen. Horowitz's performance of the Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17, and Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23, further demonstrate his extraordinary range and technical brilliance. This album is a testament to Horowitz's enduring legacy as one of the greatest pianists of all time, offering a captivating journey through some of the most beloved works in the classical piano repertoire.
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Tracks
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: I. Preludio, quasi improvvisando. Tempo moderatoJohann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Horowitz
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: II. Intermezzo - AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Horowitz
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: III. Fuga - Moderamente scherzando, un poco umoristico - Moderamente scherzando, un poco umoristicoJohann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Horowitz
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17: I. Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragenRobert Schumann, Vladimir Horowitz
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17: II. Mässig - Durchaus energischRobert Schumann, Vladimir Horowitz
Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17: III. Langsam getragen - Durchweg leise zu haltenRobert Schumann, Vladimir Horowitz
Piano Sonata No. 9 in F Major, Op. 68 "Black Mass" - RemasteredAlexander Scriabin, Vladimir Horowitz
Poème in F-Sharp Major, Op. 32, No. 1 - RemasteredAlexander Scriabin, Vladimir Horowitz
Mazurka No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 30 - RemasteredFrédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Étude in F Major, Op. 10, No. 8 - RemasteredFrédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 - RemasteredFrédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Children's Corner, L. 113: III. Serenade for the Doll - RemasteredClaude Debussy, Vladimir Horowitz
Étude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 2, No. 1 - RemasteredAlexander Scriabin, Vladimir Horowitz
Étude in A-Flat Major, Op. 72, No. 11 - RemasteredMoritz Moszkowski, Vladimir Horowitz
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