American classical pianist and composer

Vladimir Horowitz

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American classical pianist and composer
Record Labels
Awards Received
National Medal of Arts
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Grammy Award
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Vladimir Horowitz, date unknown

Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (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. Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, he was known for his virtuoso technique, tone color, and the excitement that was engendered by his playing.
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