Horowitz, Vladimir << HAWR uh wihts, VLAD ih `meer` >> (1904?-1989), a Russian-born pianist, was one of the world’s greatest musicians. He won fame for his magnificent technique, which combined outstanding power and attention to detail. His performances featured the works of composers of the 1800’s and 1900’s. Horowitz also made a number of recordings.
Horowitz was born on Oct. 1, 1903 or 1904, in Kyiv, Ukraine (then part of the Russian Empire), and received his early training there. In 1925, he began to play in leading European cities with the most famous conductors. Horowitz first performed in the United States in 1928. He settled in the United States in 1940 and became a U.S. citizen in 1944. Horowitz did not perform from 1953 to 1965. Beginning in 1965, he gave a number of recitals, which were highly praised by critics. He died on Nov. 5, 1989.
