Vladimir Horowitz Quotes

If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake.

Vladimir Horowitz

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Vladimir Horowitz

Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (October 1 [O.S. September 18] 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist. Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, he was known for his virtuoso technique, tone color, and the public excitement engendered by his playing.

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Vladimir Horowitz

Perfection itself is imperfection.

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Vladimir Horowitz

I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare.

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Vladimir Horowitz

Your mind must control, but you must have heart.... Give your feeling free.

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My future is in my past and my past is my present. I must now make the present my future.

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My face is my passport.

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I am a general. My soldiers are the keys and I have to command them.

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Vladimir Horowitz

If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake.

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Vladimir Horowitz

Played percussively, the piano is a bore. If I go to a concert and someone plays like that I have two choices: go home or go to sleep. The goal is to make the piano sing, sing, sing.

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