I saw Horszowski in Carnegie Hall sometime in the early 1990’s (may have even been this concert!) and I was mesmerized the entire time by the sound he produced. The most exquisite Beethoven I’ve ever heard and at one point, I could’ve sworn I heard a french horn in some Schumann he programmed. I think it took him 5 minutes to walk from the wings ha, but it was definitely worth the wait. I’ve seen many greats live, including Horowitz, but his concert was my favorite.
He had the spirit of a very past time where poetic moments, elegance and high sound quality were more important than hectic and loud virtuosity. Thanks for video recordings like this, we can learn of it!
@marcohorowitz8 he studied with Leschetizky who studied with Czerny... who studied with Beethoven. His mother studied with Karl Mikuli who was taught by Chopin. My current professor studied with him at Curtis.
Myself, I have always loved slower tempos in music, especially on the piano. Virtuosity for its own sake bores me. That may be why I have always adored the Chopin nocturnes.
Wonderful! I had the privilege of seeing a recital of Miecio Horszowski that same year, in Genoa, Italy. And then, always in Genoa, 2 years later. Unforgettable moments!!
Believe me, I heard maestro in his 70's when both he and his playing, though poetic and bautiful seemed fragile. vulnerable. On his 90's he had put on weight, he and his playing became much more secure. He was a marvel. Always the piano was his friend.
his recording when he was in his prime of the complete chopin preludes, are in my memory, probably the best combination of beautiful sound, brilliance, power, refinement and elegance. any that can find those -- get it. you will be surprised as how well he played. not a moment did he play for the sake of "playing" he played chopin like the notes were "fast melodies" every single note. next to his ,he performances by argerich or any of the others like pollini or kissin sound ..just loud and fast.
Thank you mister Horszowski!! You were a master because you didn't care about being a master...your art will survive time as it is timeless and witty =) pure moment of POETRY. Thanks again!
Ummm, no, cande. This is Mieczyslaw Horszowski (1892-1993) a Polish born concert pianist, magnificent teacher at the Curtis Institute and the Marlboro Music Festival, a really great musician and one with the longest public career, though not so well known. He gave his last concert at age 99. Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989) was a superstar pianist who has many vids on this site. This, however, is not one of them!
Finally I found a pianist who brought out charm and beauty of this etude. Even though he messed up on the third page, I forgive him, it does not matter. Do one really need all life to play that well? I think you need to be Horszowski to play that well. Thank you for posting - you made my day.
What a relief this makes from the current crop of "crash,bang,wallop"young pianists (Lang Lang et al). Perhaps there is more to great pianism than simply playing all the right notes,in the right order,at blinding speed,fortissimo,after all.
I love his tempo... it's so beautiful. In my opinion this is what a nocturne is supposed to be. Perfect for night time cause it lulls me to sleep (in a good way). Faster versions of this piece reminds me of nocturnes..... with insomnia.
At 97 the only thing one can acknowledge is ones last breath. Besides Horszowsky doesn't need to acknowledge anyone. The audience is most grateful to listen to the centenarian pianist. Its like a time warp....
I met him when he was young, back in 1969 or 1970. He made a forever-lasting impression on me then, by his personal warmth. I thought his playing was beautiful as well, though I don't recall details of the concert. This recording, I think it's wonderful. The tone is beautiful; the attention to the structure of the piece is there. I'm thankful for it. It brings to mind the person I met; but even without that, it's a fine recording. I'm amazed at some of the negative criticisms that I read.
Ay wey! osea, esto que acabo de ver es maravilloso!, este respetable viejito me dejo con la boca abierta!, yo aprendi a tocar el piano a los 38, voy para los 41, locual quiere decir que soy un bebe, gracias pianochick
He looks like such a fucking chump. Like that old poppy you don't care about, whose breath smells and who rants about god knows what. His Nocturne is beautiful, but so slow you almost get the impression he can't go faster - like he has zero dexterity... And when he starts with the Etude, it's like it's not him playing. It shows his face and you hear the music, but the two just don't add up. He finishes up and leaves. Just like that. No ceremony. A true pianist. Amazing. Favorited.
the point is that its a nocturne, not a race! why should he need to speed up? as far as dexterity goes, when you reach the age of 97, i bet you won't be able to type your name on your PC, let alone do Chopin justice
I saw Horszowski in Carnegie Hall sometime in the early 1990’s (may have even been this concert!) and I was mesmerized the entire time by the sound he produced. The most exquisite Beethoven I’ve ever heard and at one point, I could’ve sworn I heard a french horn in some Schumann he programmed. I think it took him 5 minutes to walk from the wings ha, but it was definitely worth the wait. I’ve seen many greats live, including Horowitz, but his concert was my favorite.
He had the spirit of a very past time where poetic moments, elegance and high sound quality were more important than hectic and loud virtuosity. Thanks for video recordings like this, we can learn of it!
Guys, this is absolutely incredible. Even for a younger pianist. The singing tone, the rubato... jesus!
@marcohorowitz8 he studied with Leschetizky who studied with Czerny... who studied with Beethoven. His mother studied with Karl Mikuli who was taught by Chopin. My current professor studied with him at Curtis.
Horszowski IMO is a magician pure and simple.
Myself, I have always loved slower tempos in music, especially on the piano. Virtuosity for its own sake bores me. That may be why I have always adored the Chopin nocturnes.
Wonderful! I had the privilege of seeing a recital of Miecio Horszowski that same year, in Genoa, Italy. And then, always in Genoa, 2 years later. Unforgettable moments!!
Believe me, I heard maestro in his 70's when both he and his playing, though poetic and bautiful seemed fragile. vulnerable. On his 90's he had put on weight, he and his playing became much more secure. He was a marvel. Always the piano was his friend.
his recording when he was in his prime of the complete chopin preludes, are in my memory, probably the best combination of beautiful sound, brilliance, power, refinement and elegance. any that can find those -- get it. you will be surprised as how well he played. not a moment did he play for the sake of "playing" he played chopin like the notes were "fast melodies" every single note. next to his ,he performances by argerich or any of the others like pollini or kissin sound ..just loud and fast.
Thank you mister Horszowski!! You were a master because you didn't care about being a master...your art will survive time as it is timeless and witty =) pure moment of POETRY. Thanks again!
Ummm, no, cande. This is Mieczyslaw Horszowski (1892-1993) a Polish born concert pianist, magnificent teacher at the Curtis Institute and the Marlboro Music Festival, a really great musician and one with the longest public career, though not so well known. He gave his last concert at age 99.
Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989) was a superstar pianist who has many vids on this site. This, however, is not one of them!
Great playing by a pianist aged 97!
Beaucoup de délicatesse dans cette interprétation... J'aime beaucoup ! Bravo Monsieur !
the person who flimed this is a true artist too.......great job and with love and all
Finally I found a pianist who brought out charm and beauty of this etude. Even though he messed up on the third page, I forgive him, it does not matter. Do one really need all life to play that well? I think you need to be Horszowski to play that well. Thank you for posting - you made my day.
I had forgotten how beautiful this nocturne is...
Magical....Absolutely breathtaking!
Das ist so gut! Ich kann nicht glauben, wie schön der Fingersatz ist. Heutzutage verstehen zu viele Menschen nicht, wie wichtig Fingersätze sind.
What a relief this makes from the current crop of "crash,bang,wallop"young pianists (Lang Lang et al). Perhaps there is more to great pianism than simply playing all the right notes,in the right order,at blinding speed,fortissimo,after all.
Who's Lang Lang?
Savage.
I love Chopin... THX for add !!!
An amazing musician. Clearly ranks as one of the best of all time!! Right up there with Chopin. And....at 97!! I bask in the music.
I"m sighing with pleasure.
I would have liked to have seen the people who dislike this performance try to play like this at 97. Hah!!!!
I love his tempo... it's so beautiful. In my opinion this is what a nocturne is supposed to be. Perfect for night time cause it lulls me to sleep (in a good way). Faster versions of this piece reminds me of nocturnes..... with insomnia.
What a master!!!!! =D!
At 97 the only thing one can acknowledge is ones last breath. Besides Horszowsky doesn't need to acknowledge anyone. The audience is most grateful to listen to the centenarian pianist. Its like a time warp....
I heard him several times in NYC The last time he was 100 I believe.... sublime
Completely agree... And not everybody would have noticed it I believe.
I love this music! it's very sweet!
Superb!
de mis favoritas!!!
Etude in f minor, op. 25 no. 2 at 5:02
I met him when he was young, back in 1969 or 1970. He made a forever-lasting impression on me then, by his personal warmth. I thought his playing was beautiful as well, though I don't recall details of the concert.
This recording, I think it's wonderful. The tone is beautiful; the attention to the structure of the piece is there. I'm thankful for it. It brings to mind the person I met; but even without that, it's a fine recording. I'm amazed at some of the negative criticisms that I read.
97? Are you freaking kidding me?
Young Paderewski g
QUE NATURALIDAD! QUE SENCILLEZ! QUE SONIDO!!QUE MARAVILLA!! Geert Dehoux, pianista.
wonderful!!!!!!
I heard that he did his last performance when he was about 97 years old
涙がでます！Bravo!
Ay wey! osea, esto que acabo de ver es maravilloso!, este respetable viejito me dejo con la boca abierta!, yo aprendi a tocar el piano a los 38, voy para los 41, locual quiere decir que soy un bebe, gracias pianochick
amazing!!
Es una joya!!!
gracias de todo corazón
I like the song.
This guy is special - end of story
But he did acknowledge his audience, very graciously too,
He looks like such a fucking chump. Like that old poppy you don't care about, whose breath smells and who rants about god knows what.
His Nocturne is beautiful, but so slow you almost get the impression he can't go faster - like he has zero dexterity...
And when he starts with the Etude, it's like it's not him playing. It shows his face and you hear the music, but the two just don't add up.
He finishes up and leaves. Just like that. No ceremony.
A true pianist. Amazing. Favorited.
Oh, and he was tunnell blind when he played this concert. He couldn't see well enough to learn new rep. He played from memory and feel.
🥰😍💘❤
for god sake - HOROWITZ IS another ONE. ALSO A GREAT ONE.. by the way.
Oh~ his Op.25/2 is still so attractive! Now, he probably playing near God...
Lechetizky. Look him up.
critic......
Kissin, Pollini and many others do not measure up to Horszowski
the point is that its a nocturne, not a race! why should he need to speed up?
as far as dexterity goes, when you reach the age of 97, i bet you won't be able to type your name on your PC, let alone do Chopin justice
quello è un pianoforte gran coda da concerto lungo 2.80 m
i think horowitz is another guy..