Vladimir Horowitz

Pianist

For nearly six decades, Vladimir Horowitz’s career was intertwined with the history of Carnegie Hall. His 1928 debut with the New York Philharmonic was just the prelude to an astonishing recital career that included his triumphant 1965 comeback from a 12-year performing hiatus for which—in the pre-electronic ticketing age—all seats sold out in two hours. Although his final recital at Carnegie Hall happened in 1985, his final appearance was during a gala concert to celebrate the Hall’s reopening after seven months of renovation in 1986.

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I played louder, faster, and more notes than Tchaikovsky wrote.
— VLADIMIR HOROWITZ

From the Archives

Ad for Horowitz’s Carnegie Hall debut, 1928
Ad for Horowitz’s Carnegie Hall debut, 1928 (Courtesy of the Carnegie Hall Archives)
Vladimir Horowitz greets fans at the stage door, 1965
Horowitz greets fans at the stage door before his 1965 comeback (Courtesy of the Carnegie Hall Archives)
Letter from Vladimir Horowitz in support of saving Carnegie Hall, 1960
Horowitz's letter in support of saving the Hall, 1960 (Courtesy of the Carnegie Hall Archives)
Vladimir Horowitz on stage for his final Carnegie Hall recital, 1985
Horowitz’s final Carnegie Hall recital, 1985 (Photo by Steve Sherman)

Vladimir Horowitz at Carnegie Hall

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Listen to Horowitz

Prepare to be dazzled by the virtuosity of Vladimir Horowitz. This playlist celebrates the pianist’s remarkable career and long association with Carnegie Hall. His stirring performances of music by Scarlatti, Chopin, Liszt, Scriabin, and Rachmaninoff showcase why he is a Carnegie Hall Icon. Listen on Apple Music and Spotify.

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