Russian-American Classical Pianist Vladimir Horowitz Born in 1903

He is remembered as one of the greatest piano virtuosi of all time

Russian-American classical pianist Vladimir Horowitz was born on this day in 1903 - 121 years ago.

Russian-American classical pianist Vladimir Horowitz had already established himself in Russia before turning 20. His fame grew when he left for Germany in 1925, where he quickly gained recognition as a sensational new talent, leading to performances in England and France.

His American debut was in 1928, and in 1945 he became a naturalized citizen. Known as the most virtuosic of virtuosos, every concert he gave was a momentous occasion.

In 1953, Horowitz stepped back from the intense public scrutiny surrounding him and largely avoided the spotlight. Instead, over the next 12 years, he recorded music and focused on studying new compositions.

His comeback was in 1965 at Carnegie Hall, this marked the beginning of a limited number of public recitals in the following years, primarily on Sunday afternoons at Carnegie. In the 1980s, he began to accept short trips outside the United States, traveling to Europe and Japan.

Dying in 1989, he is remembered as one of the greatest piano virtuosi of all time.

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