Vladimir Horowitz, a pianist, was known for his 'white-knuckle bravura and intensity' by November 1932, when he next recorded for HMV.
Recording & Production
Many of Vladimir Horowitz's early Abbey Road recordings, including Liszt's Sonata and Funérailles, and Haydn's Sonata in E flat, were made without 'reserve' or 'alternate' takes.
Interpretation
Vladimir Horowitz's European recordings from 1930-1936 capture a distinct phase of his artistry, characterized by risk-taking and raw nervous energy that was not consistently heard in his later recordings.
Recording & Production
America's Great Depression led RCA Victor to have its artists record elsewhere, benefiting Vladimir Horowitz, a pianist who had cut his first discs in 1928.
Performer Biography
Vladimir Horowitz's personal life, including his decision to marry into the Toscanini family and the reunion with his father, influenced the success of his recording sessions.
Performer Biography
Vladimir Horowitz retired from public performance shortly after his final 78rpm European recording sessions in 1936, returning to the concert platform in 1939.
Recording & Production
Vladimir Horowitz requested the deletion of his recording of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Bumble-bee à la Rachmaninov' and Stravinsky's Petrushka from the catalogue almost immediately after its publication.
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