16 Vladimir Horowitz Quotes for You to Enjoy

Vladimir Horowitz

American Musician

Born: Oct 1, 1903

Died: Nov 5, 1989

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Perfection itself is imperfection. Vladimir Horowitz

Imperfection Perfection Itself

Always there should be a little mistake here and there - I am for it. The people who don't do mistakes are cold like ice. It takes risk to make a mistake. If you don't take risk, you are boring. Vladimir Horowitz

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For me, the intellect is always the guide but not the goal of the performance. Three things have to be coordinated, and not one must stick out. Not too much intellect because it can become scholastic. Not too much heart because it can become schmaltz. Not too much technique because you become a mechanic. 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. Vladimir Horowitz

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Life is very busy now. I find that in today's cities, the public is very tired after working the whole day. When concerts start at eight o'clock, the wife pushes the husband to go to the concert, where some promptly fall asleep! Vladimir Horowitz

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My face is my passport. Vladimir Horowitz

Face Passport

It is important for the musician to learn as much about the composer as possible and to study the music he has written. Then, even a short piece by Brahms or Chopin can be played with much more understanding. Vladimir Horowitz

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Scriabin, as you know, is a mystic composer. His music is supersensuous, superromantic, and supermysterious. Everything is super; it is all a little overboard. Anyway, my parents were pleased that I played for him. Vladimir Horowitz

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I was a terrible student. For me, to take a book home was a trial. Vladimir Horowitz

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I loved singing. But can you imagine my voice in an opera house? Vladimir Horowitz

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To be able to produce many varieties of sound, now that is what I call technique, and that is what I try to do. I don't adhere to any methods, because I simply don't believe in them. I think each pianist must ultimately carve his own way, technically and stylistically. Vladimir Horowitz

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As far as practicing is concerned, I usually try to do one to two hours a day. It isn't good to practice too much, or your playing becomes too mechanical. Vladimir Horowitz

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