Immerse yourself in the legendary performances of Vladimir Horowitz with "Great Moments of Vladimir Horowitz Live at Carnegie Hall." This exceptional collection brings together the complete RCA and Columbia recitals that Horowitz recorded live at the iconic Carnegie Hall between 1951 and 1968. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 36 minutes, this album is a testament to Horowitz's unparalleled mastery of the classical piano repertoire.
Featuring a diverse array of compositions, the album includes works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and many others. Highlights include the dynamic "Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major" by Bach, the intricate "32 Variations in C Minor" by Beethoven, and the evocative "Barcarolle" by Chopin. The album also showcases Horowitz's virtuosity in pieces like the "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" by Liszt and the "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky.
Recorded in the acoustically renowned Carnegie Hall, these performances capture the electrifying energy and precision of Horowitz's live performances. The 2013 remastered versions ensure that the sound quality is as crisp and clear as the day of the original recordings. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a profound and enriching listening experience.
(P) 2013 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: I. Preludio, quasi improvvisando. Tempo moderatoJohann Sebastian Bach, Vladimir Horowitz
Keyboard Sonata in G Major, K.55, L. 335 (Recorded February 1, 1968) - 2013 Remastered VersionDomenico Scarlatti, Vladimir Horowitz
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 (300i): I. Tema. Andante grazioso e variazioni - 2013 Remastered VersionWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vladimir Horowitz
Sonata No. 23 in F Major, Hob. XVI: 23: I. Allegro - 2013 Remastered VersionJoseph Haydn, Vladimir Horowitz, Audience
Sonata No. 23 in F Major, Hob. XVI: 23: II. Adagio - 2013 Remastered VersionJoseph Haydn, Vladimir Horowitz, Audience
Sonata No. 23 in F Major, Hob. XVI: 23: III. Finale. Presto - 2013 Remastered VersionJoseph Haydn, Vladimir Horowitz, Audience
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80 - 2013 Remastered VersionLudwig van Beethoven, Vladimir Horowitz
Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60Frédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Nocturne No. 15 in F Minor, Op. 55, No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23 (Recorded January 2, 1968) - 2013 Remastered VersionFrédéric Chopin, Vladimir Horowitz
Étude in A Minor, Op. 104b, No. 3 - 2013 Remastered VersionFelix Mendelssohn, Vladimir Horowitz
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: 1. Im wunderschönen Monat MaiRobert Schumann, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Vladimir Horowitz
Dichterliebe, Op. 48: 2. Aus meinen Tränen sprießenRobert Schumann, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Vladimir Horowitz
Blumenstück in D-Flat Major, Op. 19Robert Schumann, Vladimir Horowitz
Au bord d'une source, S. 160/4 (Années de pèlerinage - 1ère année: Suisse)Franz Liszt, Vladimir Horowitz
Années de pelerinage, Suisse, S. 160: No. 6, Vallée d'Obermann - 2013 Remastered VersionFranz Liszt, Vladimir Horowitz
Prelude in G, Op. 32 No. 5Sergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Horowitz
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 36: III. L'istesso tempo - Allegro moltoSergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Horowitz
L'Isle joyeuse - 2013 Remastered VersionClaude Debussy, Vladimir Horowitz
Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 70, No. 10 - 2013 Remastered VersionAlexander Scriabin, Vladimir Horowitz
Étincelles, Op. 36 No. 6Moritz Moszkowski, Vladimir Horowitz
Variations on a Theme from Bizet's Carmen (Recorded January 2, 1968) - 2013 Remastered VersionVladimir Horowitz
Toccata in D Minor, Op.11Sergei Prokofiev, Vladimir Horowitz
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro con fuoco - 2013 Remastered VersionPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Szell, Vladimir Horowitz, New York Philharmonic
Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of Kiev - 2013 Remastered VersionModest Mussorgsky, Vladimir Horowitz
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor - 2013 Remastered VersionFranz Liszt, Vladimir Horowitz
The Stars and Stripes ForeverJohn Philip Sousa, Vladimir Horowitz
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