Horowitz at Home

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Franz Liszt (Composer), Vladimir Horowitz (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Vladimir Horowitz
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Franz Liszt
• Audio CD (July 20, 1989)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000001GBF
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,652 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine Late Period Horowitz, March 29, 2000

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Hank Drake (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Horowitz at Home (Audio CD)

Toward the end of his career, Vladimir Horowitz had distilled his art to the bare essentials. Gone were the leonine fortissimos and occasional hysteria of the 1940s, replaced with a new simplicity. This recording, taped in the living room of his New York townhouse in 1989, is an excellent example of Horowitz's late period. The Mozart selections recall the fabled clarity of his Scarlatti playing. Horowitz, 85 at the time of this recording, may not thunder as powerfully as he did during his youth, but he is as in command of his fingers than ever. Although Horowitz has been referred to as a Romantic pianist, his performance of Mozart's Adagio in B Minor is classical in its simplicity.

The Schubert/Liszt Standchen is be one of the greatest piano recordings ever made. Horowitz' control of dynamics and shading make it sound as if the piece was being played on three pianos at once. The two Soirees de Vienne are a virtuosic delight, and the perfect conclusion to a wonderful recording.

Highest recommendation.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite CD!, August 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Horowitz at Home (Audio CD)

This CD has been one of my favorite CD for over 10 years. Horowitz is at his best, and perhaps I can add, most charming. His Mozart is glorious and colorful. I cannot recall anyone who consistantly plays with such a singing tone. His playing has so much sparkle! Schubert and Schubert-Liszt selections are simply delicious. I never get tired of listening to this CD. Great CD!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vladimir Horowitz plays Mozart, Schubert and Liszt; the musical perfectionist does the prefect ménage et troi., November 10, 2008

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Medusa (Troy, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Horowitz at Home (Audio CD)

The music of Mozart, which can at times seem too technical and precise, has never been played with such passion and beauty. Horowitz has once again shown us why he was the master of his instrument.

Enjoy and pay special attention to the Mozart Adagio in B minor; marvelous, but do not forget to enjoy the exquisite beauty of the Schubert and Liszt as well.
This Album will never get old, this is a must have for every classic music collection.