Renowned pianist Vladimir Horowitz performs compositional works by Robert Schumann, Scarlatti, Liszt, Scriabin, and Schubert.

 

Any attempt to define the qualities of Vladimir Horowitz usually begin and end in a sea of superlatives. His 'ne plus ultra' virtuosity earned Horowitz his reputation as the "Liszt of our age". Commemorating the 30th anniversary of his death (5th November), Deutsche Grammophon reissues four of his legendary recordings on vinyl, including his three-time Grammy Award-winning 1985 Studio Recordings; and releases for the first time ever on vinyl Horowitz's last recital in Hamburg (1989).

 

 

Selections

Side A:

Robert Schumann

Kreisleriana, Op.16

Ausserst bewegt

Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch - Intermezzo I (Sehr lebhaft) - Tempo I - Intermezzo II (Etwas bewegter) - Tempo I

Sehr aufgeregt)

Sehr langsam

Sehr lebhaft

Sehr langsam

Sehr rasch

Schnell und spielend

Side B:

Domenico Scarlatti

Sonata in B minor

Sonata in E major

Franz Liszt

Impromptu "Nocturne"

Valse oubliée No.1 in F sharp

Alexander Scriabin

12 Etudes for piano, Op.8

No. 12 in D sharp minor

Franz Schubert

Impromptu in B flat, D.935 No.3

3 marches militaires, D.733 (Op.51)

No. 1 in D flat