Horowitz : a biography of Vladimir Horowitz / by Glenn Plaskin.
| Author/creator | Plaskin, Glenn |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : William Morrow and Company, 1983. |
| Description | 607 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one: 1904-1925. Music lane -- Apprenticeship -- Revolution -- "Electric-lightning pianist" -- Part two: 1926-1939. "Tornado from the steppes" -- Rue Kleber -- The American debut -- Steinert, Rubinstein, and Cortot -- "Greatest pianist alive or dead" -- The Toscaninis -- First retirement: seclusion -- Part three: 1940-1952. Touring on the super chief -- The war years -- Professor Horowitz -- Piano acrobatics -- A tarnished jubilee -- Part four: 1953-1964. Second retirement: collapse -- Peace and quiet -- The ninety-fourth street conservatory -- "Good-bye, Mr. RCA" -- Renaissance -- Part five: 1965-1982. Rehearsals at Carnegie Hall: it's nice to be a virtuoso -- A historic return -- "What's to be gained?" -- Project X -- Third retirement: retreat -- Rejuvenation -- On the road again -- The golden jubilee -- Repertory listing. |
| Abstract | A detailed biography of the already-legendary pianist relates his personal life to his dazzling career, revealing the importance to both of the Russian Revolution, his marriage, his friendships, his nervous breakdowns and associated "retirements," and his well-known eccentricities. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 503-568. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 82014275 |
| ISBN | 0688016162 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML417.H8 P6 1983 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |