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Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition; and selections by: Scriabin, Tchaikovsky, Horowitz, Bizet, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Sousa

Vladimir Horowitz (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
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Horowitz's Pictures is one of his most controversial recordings. In true Romantic tradition, he made changes in Mussorgsky's much-maligned score. Ignore those strict constructionists who hold that the composer's word is law, and you'll revel in the sheer high spirits and unabashed virtuosity of this electrifying performance. Few make this piece as exciting as Horowitz. The fillers offer his inimitable versions of various Russian favorites along with his not-to-be-missed transcriptions of Carmen highlights and a Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever as you've never heard it. --Dan Davis

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5.0 out of 5 stars Horowitz plays Tchaikovsky & Mussorgsky Oct 28 2003
By Robert E. Nylund
Format:Audio CD
Here is the "essential" playing of Vladimir Horowitz at his peak in live recordings from concerts in 1943 and 1951. First, there is the historic war bond concert in 1943, when Toscanini conducted the NBC Symphony Orchestra in an all-Tchaikovsky program that included the "Nutrcracker Suite No. 1," the sixth symphony, and his first piano concerto. Joining Toscanini and the NBCSO in the concerto was Horowitz in a performance that exceeds the studio recording of 1941. This is electric, dazzling playing and Toscanini provides superb orchestral backing. The powerful orchestral interlude in the first movement has seldom sounded more dramatic and exciting. There is also great sensitivity in the serene second movement; there is only a brief section where Horowitz and the orchestra get a bit off-kilter. The final movement is absolutely dazzling. No wonder the Carnegie Hall audience stood and cheered.

Horowitz did his own arrangement of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." It is easy to forget that Mussorgsky wrote this as a piano piece and never orchestrated it. This gets down to basics and Horowitz provides an almost symphonic rendition of the original score. All of the familiar movements are played flawlessly and with considerable brilliance. There are some charming moments, too, and at one point the audience seems to snicker as Horowitz captures the essence of a more whimsical section. It all leads to the terrifying "Baba Yaga" and the triumphal "Great Gate of Kiev." This is a very exciting performance, taken from a memorable 1951 Carnegie Hall recital.

The sound on these recordings has been digitally reprocessed. Fortunately, RCA Victor did not resort to any clever "gimmicks" and we hear clear high fidelity sound that faithfully captures the performances.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible performance, scratchy sound. Dec 16 2000
By Ryan P. Murphy
Format:Audio CD
A very good CD, but some of the titles are also on the Encores CD, and all the titles except the Rachmaninoff (recorded in 1979) are in mono. Besides the Rachmaninoff, the recording dates range from 1928 (whew!) to 1956. That said, this is Horowitz! It's great! I'd pay the money for the Prokofiev and Danse Excentrique alone. I just want to warn you that this is not the crystal-clear CD sound we're used to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I undoubtedly declare that Horowitz is the best. Dec 2 2000
By Jin Soo Kim
Format:Audio CD
You may know that Horowitz is a TOP pianist. But there is a one more. This recording is the most suitable recording that shows the differences beteween Horowitz and other pianists. In other words, this recording represents the genuine playstyle of Horowitz. One of the conspicuous specialty of Horowitz is ffff. The Grate Gate At Kiev (Pictures at an Exhibition) needs exteremly strong finger power.(Self-confidence of piano touch) Also to "Prokofiev sonata No.7","The Stars and Stripes Forever", the same can be told. I want to say, It`s needless to say who is the second, at least in these pieces. ( the gap between 1st and 2nd is too wide )(And, I`m not saying abut all the pieces of Horowitz. I`m only telling you about the pieces in this record.) I have an absolute pitch, and can compose a little.So believe me. Have a nice day!

P.S. To music lover who want`s to listen awesome 'Carmen Vars.' : Horowitz recorded 'carmen vars' not only once. (because it revised several times.) Carmen.V. in this CD is different from "Horowitz Encore". After buing this record, listen carefully the samples (in Horowitz Encore). They are not the same. (Both has it`s tastes.)

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