Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Russian: Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovič Gorovits; Ukrainian: Володимир Самійлович Горовиць, Volodymyr Samiylovich Horovyts) (October 1, 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Russian-American classical pianist and minor composer. His technique and use of tone color and the excitement of his playing were and remain legendary. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century .
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Date of birth:
- Sep 18, 1903
Date of death:
- Nov 5, 1989 (age 86 years)
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Also known as:
- Владимир Самойлович Горовиц,
- Володимир Самійлович Горовиць,
- Horowitz,
- Horowitz, Vladimir