Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Russian: Владимир Самойлович Горовиц; Yiddish: וולאדימיר סאַמוילאָוויטש האָראָוויץ; October 1 [O.S. September 18] 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist and composer, who lived most of his life in the United States. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. He was acclaimed for his virtuoso technique, his tone color, and the excitement that was engendered by his playing.
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Vladimir Samoylovich Gorowitz 1 October 1903 Berdychiv or Kiev, Russian Empire
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Died |
5 November 1989 (aged 86) New York City, New York
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Zodiac | Libra |
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