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title: "Vladimir Horowitz - The Great Comeback"
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# Vladimir Horowitz - The Great Comeback

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- **What is this?** Vladimir Horowitz - The Great Comeback by vladimir horowitz
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## Description

After an absence of twelve years, Vladimir Horowitz's * to the concert stage was one of New York s most exciting musical events. It was Sunday, May 9, 1965, when the great pianist stepped onto the stage of Carnegie Hall, greeted by a shouting, standing ovation. It was his first public performance since he had left the same stage on February 25, 1953. The recording of his recital would be awarded with three Grammy Awards and become one of the most successful classical albums. In the months before the historic day of May 9, Horowitz went to Carnegie Hall twice in January, twice in April to play for his wife and close friends, before he decided he was ready to perform publicly. Columbia Masterworks recorded these intimate private recitals, as well as his subsequent rehearsals for his * in 1966, on tape, and they have remained almost entirely unreleased for more than 50 years. The present edition invites the listener to enter the circle of the few Horowitz confidants who attended these events in the darkened, almost deserted hall: We hear Horowitz enjoying the freedom of improvisation in previously unheard, sparkling performances, his complete recordings in the brilliant sound of the concert hall, and many witty conversations recorded in an intimate working atmosphere. The 212-page photo book contains a vast collection of previously unseen photos by Don Hunstein, three new essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic Tim Page, pianist Jed Distler and Horowitz scholar Bernard Horowitz, as well as facsimile images and full transcriptions of the conversations

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A must-have
  

*by R***6 on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2021*

I’ve just received this beautifully designed Sony book + CDs. I will come back with a more detailed review once I have listened/studied each CD, but the articles alone would already be a good reason to purchase this collection of Horowitz’s rehearsals and performances. I have found interesting facts especially Re Horowitz’s depression and first retirement) that are can't be learnt from any of the biographies currently available.  Granted, we already know some of it (for sure May 9, 1965 - in both the doctored and unedited releases), but hearing Horowitz improvising and talking to Tom Frost or Abram Chasins will certainly interest those who are familiar with the pianist’ s entourage at the time. It’s almost like being present. This is certainly a most enjoyable set and I can see myself listening to all the takes more than once (unlike with the Gould 1955 complete set of the Goldberg).Perhaps Sony could have considered a slipcase for further protection and added luxury and, as they did for Gould's Goldberg Variations, also provide an 180 grams audiophile reissue of the vinyl original album: that would have been the cherry on the cake. My advice is to get hold of this before it becomes rare (I regret not buying Horowitz live at Carnegie Hall box, which is now prohibitively expensive).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
    HOROWITZ gigante del piano
  
  

*by L***I on Reviewed in Italy on 20 October 2022*

Entrate in teatro sedetevi con circospezione e ascoltate.Queste prove esecutive sono fantastiche altri tempi altri mondi altre menti.Noi perché ci rivolgiamo al passato ? .Perché il presente è scadente non ci emoziona se non in alcuni interpreti.Horowitz una dimensione unica nel suonare,e da queste registrazioni si vede si sente la passione.La musica come vita da sentire e risentire.Io avrei comprato il prodotto anche solo per il libro meraviglioso, foto fantastiche visi di chi entra in teatro che raccontano la passione di chi vuole ascoltare musica.Entrate dunque e sedetevi comodi

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
    Großartig
  
  

*by B***D on Reviewed in Germany on 9 January 2022*

Ich bin kein Freund von Horowitz; ich stehe dem Starkult, der seine Person umgibt, kritisch gegenüber. Er ist einer der großen Klaviervirtuosen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Das zu bezweifeln wäre Torheit. Aber er ist nicht DER Pianist des 20. Jahrhunderts. Solche Kategorien und Denkmuster sind noch aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, wo der Starkult um bestimmte Virtuosen eben zur "Romantik" gehörte. Ein Horowitz, ein Richter, ein Michelangeli - Könner auf diesem Niveau noch in eine Reihenfolge, in eine Rangfolge zu stellen ist absurd. Wie könnte man sagen Bach ist größer als Händel, Mozart größer als Haydn, Brahms größer als Bruckner? Es ist einfach unsinnig. Parolen für ein Publikum, das offensichtlich so etwas braucht.Aber: Für jeden, der das Klavierspiel liebt, für jeden der alles um das Klavier herum liebt ist die CD-Kassette ein absolutes Muss. Eine Fundgrube an Material. Eine Lust zu verfolgen wie Horowitz in Fahrt kommt und sein Genie entfaltet. Und das zu diesem Preis! Das Begleitbuch ist verschwenderisch aufbereitet, die CD's sind in diesem Buch eingebettet. Jeder, der das Klavierspielen erlernen möchte, kann es bei Übung zu einem guten technischen Niveau bringen, Jeder, der es möchte, kann ein breites und tiefes musikalisches Verständnis erwerben. Und nun kommt das für mich so besondere ins Spiel: Es gibt zehntausende von technischen perfekten Pianisten auf der Welt. Aber das Magische, die letzten 2% auf dem Weg zum begnadeten Klavierspiel, das, was einen Horowitz, einen Michelangeli und einen Richter von Klavierakrobaten wie Lang Lang unterscheidet, ist dieses sprachlich nicht zu fassende aber für jeden Kenner offensichtlich Numinose. Für mich ist das erfahrbar, wenn Horowitz Scarlatti spielt. Dann ist etwas in dieser Virtuosität wo es mir immer erscheint, wie wenn hier Gott direkt durch einen Menschen wirkt. DAS ist für mich eine großartige Erfahrung. Ein wundervolles ästhetisches Vergnügen für jeden, der das Klavierspiel liebt.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*