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Vladimir Horowitz - A Reminiscence

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Composer
VLADIMIR HOROWITZ
Artist
Vladimir Horowitz
Format
CD
Label
Sony Masterworks
Released
Jul 17, 2001
Catalog #
SK89669
UPC
696998966925

About

Composed of live and studio recordings from the 1960s and '70s, this compilation of Horowitz favorites proves that simple, poetic pieces can be very powerful. Loved by his audiences, Horowitz considered these relatively short works to be rich, crystalline, and full of feeling, each able to be carved in a very personal way. Arranged arbitrarily without regard to contrast of tempo, or stylistic unity, the program resembles that of encore pieces performed at the artist's whim, creating the illusion of spontaneity. The record's variety nonetheless showcases Horowitz's multifaceted artistry, displaying his crisp touch and rock-steady rhythm.
The disc contains works from Schubert, Chopin, Scarlatti, and Debussy, to name a few, all extremely romantic in nature, somewhat improvisatory, and performed with a passion that seethed from the pianist's very soul. The album's coup de grace, Schumann's "Traumerei" is so dreamy it almost drifts away before the artist's fingers can play the last dangling keystrokes. Perhaps closest to his heart, these colorful works come alive through accordance with Horowitz's own consciousness. It is from his passion as a pianist that this music is brought so intensely to life.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-Flat Major 05:01
    Track
    1
    Title
    4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-Flat Major
    Duration
    05:01
    Composer
    Franz Schubert
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  2. 2 Waltz No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 03:08
    Track
    2
    Title
    Waltz No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  3. 3 No. 6 in B Minor 02:06
    Track
    3
    Title
    No. 6 in B Minor
    Duration
    02:06
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  4. 4 No. 15 in D-Flat Major, "Raindrop" 05:08
    Track
    4
    Title
    No. 15 in D-Flat Major, "Raindrop"
    Duration
    05:08
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  5. 5 Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K.491/L.164/P.484 03:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    Keyboard Sonata in D Major, K.491/L.164/P.484
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Domenico Scarlatti
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  6. 6 Das Orgelbuchlein, BWV 599-644: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (arr. F. Busoni for piano) 02:50
    Track
    6
    Title
    Das Orgelbuchlein, BWV 599-644: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 (arr. F. Busoni for piano)
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  7. 7 Mazurka No. 28 in B Major, Op. 41, No. 2 02:07
    Track
    7
    Title
    Mazurka No. 28 in B Major, Op. 41, No. 2
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  8. 8 13 Preludes, Op. 32: No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor: Allegro 02:56
    Track
    8
    Title
    13 Preludes, Op. 32: No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor: Allegro
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  9. 9 Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto 05:55
    Track
    9
    Title
    Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto
    Duration
    05:55
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  10. 10 Moments musicaux, Op. 16: No. 3 in B Minor: Andante cantabile 06:45
    Track
    10
    Title
    Moments musicaux, Op. 16: No. 3 in B Minor: Andante cantabile
    Duration
    06:45
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  11. 11 Consolations, S172/R12: No. 2. Un poco più mosso 03:28
    Track
    11
    Title
    Consolations, S172/R12: No. 2. Un poco più mosso
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Franz Liszt
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  12. 12 3 Pieces, Op. 45: No. 1. Feuillet d'Album 01:11
    Track
    12
    Title
    3 Pieces, Op. 45: No. 1. Feuillet d'Album
    Duration
    01:11
    Composer
    Alexander Scriabin
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  13. 13 12 Etudes, Op. 8 (1894): No. 8 in A-Flat Major 04:00
    Track
    13
    Title
    12 Etudes, Op. 8 (1894): No. 8 in A-Flat Major
    Duration
    04:00
    Composer
    Alexander Scriabin
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  14. 14 Feuillet d'album (Album Leaf), Op. 58 01:30
    Track
    14
    Title
    Feuillet d'album (Album Leaf), Op. 58
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Alexander Scriabin
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  15. 15 No. 7. La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune 04:26
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 7. La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune
    Duration
    04:26
    Composer
    Claude Debussy
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  16. 16 No. 5. Bruyeres 02:46
    Track
    16
    Title
    No. 5. Bruyeres
    Duration
    02:46
    Composer
    Claude Debussy
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  17. 17 No. 1. Von fremden Landern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and People) 01:31
    Track
    17
    Title
    No. 1. Von fremden Landern und Menschen (Of Foreign Lands and People)
    Duration
    01:31
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz
  18. 18 No. 7. Traumerei (Dreaming) 02:44
    Track
    18
    Title
    No. 7. Traumerei (Dreaming)
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Robert Schumann
    Performer
    Vladimir Horowitz