Horowitz plays Mozart piano concerto 23 2nd mov

Horowitz plays Mozart piano concerto 23 2nd movement with orchestra 1986

[@carmaj156]

An 83 years old master playing a masterpiece written from a 29 years old young man over than 200 years ago. Music has no boundaries...

[@thomaskurth8335]

30 years old

[@distant792]

Really

[@amirhashemi6098]

i cant believe u commented this 10 years ago... i was only 7 🥲🥲time..

[@rmelita6474]

Полностью согласна

[@lb17_]

@@amirhashemi6098 it hits hard indeed :(

[@Gorboduc]

“Let me play for you from the A Major Concerto. Listen to the slow movement. Is it not tragic? So poignant. But it’s eighteenth-century tragic. Mozart shows a tear coming through the gentle smile. This movement is played too slow by everyone. It’s marked adagio; some editions have andante. The form is siciliano, which is a dance. This movement is not a dirge. It has a slight lilt. I want to bring back this lilt. Ah, there is great emotion in these few notes.” - Evenings With Horowitz

[@muhammadzakaria3947]

Can you be my friend?

[@troyarmstrong434]

​@@muhammadzakaria3947you're hilarious.

[@cleuberdearaujorocha5636]

Horowitz's interpretation of Mozart's Concert No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 is the most perfect I've ever seen. Most pianists adopt a very slow style and although I'm not an expert, I think it's much better and much more beautiful.

[@prokastinatore]

Maybe the most expressive and lyrical performance of this piano concerto carried out by two genius musicians: master Carlo Maria Gullini and Vladimir Horowitz! R.I.P.

[@ullakorpi-anttila88]

I see - I've wondered who this great conductor was - Horowitz, Giulini and this brilliant orchestra = Mozart TRULY and GENUINELY MOZART! Among other music, my favourite version of Beethoven's violin concerto is with David Oistrakh - The King - and Carlo Maria Giulini...

[@Talent23.]

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[@Sarah-ht7cs]

I haven't watched this video in over 20 years, but the moment he lifted his hands to play, I heard it in my head as clear as a recording (only slightly sharp). I really should renew my obsession with Horowitz, the greatest pianist who ever lived.

[@patricias5122]

this is a formidably difficult piece to play, yet he plays it effortlessly....

[@Talent23.]

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[@JuniorFarquar]

Everybody loves to criticize Maestro Horowitz. You do it.

[@jeffmcintyre950]

The Adagio of Mozart’s 23rd piano concerto magnificently showpieces his extraordinary command of music. The delicate nuances, the sweeping pathos, the beautiful melancholy all come together in this stunning display of heart tugging musical symmetry. The twice repeated string crescendoes are lifted powerfully by the cellos and double bases adding dramatic heft and power, the quiet deliberate mostly single note piano passages show restrained power, the beautiful triple echo of a single bassoon, the harmonic interweaving piano and string legatos as the climax approaches and then the spell binding pizzicato gently showcasing the final glorious single note runs of the piano. I know of no piano concerto that, at its climax, the audience has for such long passages only the beauty of single notes in F sharp minor to draw deep into their wells of emotion. Mozart times the repetitions perfectly playing one note more than you’d expect and ending with delicate chords that mirror the final sighs of the strings. Horowitz enhances the beauty of the composition with perfectly crisp yet still delicate timing as so many interpretations are too slow and thus maudlin. He injects finesse and restrained passion with pin point accuracy and calibration and then draws the very best from the single note runs with two virtuoso additions that lift the piece to new heights of magnificence. This was a consummate performance of perhaps the greatest piano composition of the world’s most prolific and gifted composer brought to a beautiful apogee by one of the greatest piano maestros of all time!

[@Trazom488]

It’s such a shame that 99.99% of humans (im being generous) will never grasp the sheer beauty and craftsmanship of this genius work of music. I am not an emotional person by any means, but certain moments in this movement have me holding back tears.

[@quaver1239]

Thank you. Perfect.

[@smo6997]

Great Horowitz at his best. Perfectly Approaching one of the greatest work from the greatest musician with the right respect and no ego at all . Orchestra perfect too. Unbeatble rendition

[@spyrkom]

For me this is a 7 minute distillation of the terms God, civilisation, spirit, miracle, eternity, mankind. The best version of pc 23 Adagio out there.

[@MrDoublebass01]

What are you saying about this version? This is my favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqSun3V6d9x1nJo

[@nicosiv]

To me, Mozart is most sublime when he is introspective and sad. This is among the most beautiful, most captivating music ever composed. What incredible depth-of-soul he must have had to create it.

[@josephbesancenot8364]

not sad, well drunk!

[@arpitthakur45]

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[@ullakorpi-anttila88]

Melancholy, sadness and great beauty in loneliness...

[@SaraVaughanfan]

One of the most beautiful melodies of Mozart 0:51 So touching, this music can only be written by a genius.

[@Chrismacleod777]

One of Mozart's most beautiful movements! Beautifully played!

[@hunchbacked]

Christopher Mcleod Yes, one of Mozart's most beautiful movements, but incorrectly played; there are much better interpretations.

[@joannediehl9964]

The humility of a master before a genius. Such restraint, such respect! Horowitz forever!

[@ullakorpi-anttila88]

Beautifully said - it's also what I think...

[@JoahnNorghe]

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[@NothingMaster]

This Mozart piano concerto has the power to heal the human spirit, and yet it’s also a poignant reminder of our existential longings, too.

[@Neuve9]

Every time I listen to this rendition again, I feel my soul soar and circle around all those I love.

[@ullakorpi-anttila88]

Melancholy solitude - surrounded by ultimate beauty gripping my heart

[@francoprezzi9290]

Grande Mr. Horowitz, we will never forget you.

[@kaibroeking9968]

Hauntingly delicate. Almost fragile. Sublime.

[@scottwallace1]

The piano intro is beautiful, though at 0:45 as it leads into that first orchestral part….what emotions are those that come bubbling up? There aren’t words. I think that’s why music like this often elicits tears. It brings out something we didn’t know needed a voice and a way to come out. Amazing.

[@ullakorpi-anttila88]

It's just how I feel - and when the orchestra comes in then, at the latest, my eyes will be filled with tears - it's wonderful to read that these feelings are shared ❤❤❤

[@manouchehr7]

This beautiful music penetrates to the depths of human emotions ❤❤

[@Neuve9]

For me, it's the best concerto I've ever heard. And when it's masterfully performed, my soul soars and visits all those I love.

[@zarirsethna897]

If Mozart had not died at 35 and lived upto 70 imagine what beautiful music we are missing.

[@louisfabrer4789]

C'est bien la meilleure interprétation du concerto n°23 que j'ai jamais écoutée et j'ai 65 ans... Merci pour ce moment de pur bonheur.

[@k9067]

Juste parfaite 🗿

[@nkbeach]

Ecoutez donc Pollini; et si vous jugez la version Horowitz meilleure, alors là je capitule !

[@k9067]

@@nkbeach Tu as raison Pollini est la perfection même dans l'application, l'émotion "calculée", mais personnellement je préfère cette faiblesse estompée, plus douce dans la touche de Horowitz. Je préfère cette interprétation, ça dépend de notre sensibilité je dirais, c'est très subjectif j'avoue... On pourrait comparer cela à de la peinture entre l'académisme et tout l'impressionnisme pour par exemple les autoportraits, c'est la même chose en soi, cependant les émotions partagées et les touches de pinceaux sont différentes, de facto ça ne bouleversera pas de la même manière ni le même public. Je te souhaite une très bonne soirée

[@nkbeach]

@@k9067C'est en effet très subjectif mais précisément en termes d'émotion, le 2nd mouvement me parait beaucoup plus riche chez Pollini. Dans la version d'Horowtiz, à mon sens c'est trop rapide. Et ça casse l'émotion douloureuse du mouvement

[@hugothebear]

It's interesting to read what other people think, quite a few here seem to think this is too fast, and that it lacks "emotion". But I am left wondering what it is they want in terms of emotion, played here, at this speed, with this phrasing, this subtle and considered attention to tone and dynamic, with Horowitz focus and serenity, is full of emotion, sparkling moments of sunshine, moments of intimacy and tranquility, longing and sadness. Lacks emotion, I don't think so, unless you want to be constantly weeping in hand wringing misery, every moment of this reveals delight and feeling for the music.

[@irenec4876]

This is probably my favourite performance of all times. It is up there, a mile above everybody else for me 💙

[@IfimwritingYouAreWrong]

They said the same about Heifetz, these people just need to close their eyes and listen.

[@patrickoreilly3303]

I LOVE the tempo here.

[@Althom1990]

I completely agree. Anything can sound sad when played slow. Here you get the full scope of emotion inherent to the piece.

[@patricias5122]

It's because they think it makes them, oh so erudite, to criticize Mozart and Horowitz....

[@lenoksokol]

Гениальная музыка Моцарта,исполненная гениальным Маэстро!!!Просто космос!!!Душа и рыдает и ликует!!!

[@user-gr8et8yl6d]

Я бы отметил и Карла-Мария Джулини с его миланским оркестром, такого темпа, абсолютно идеального, я не слышал ни у одного оркестра. Звукорежиссер потрясающий, как звучит личный рояль Горовица! На самом деле, нужно смотреть весь фильм. От разногласий, к полнейшему единению. .

[@margieguilfordwoman]

I am NOT Mozart fan....but, you make me reconsider!!! Very beautiful, thank you!

[@attiliomalambri]

One of the reasons that make me proud to be alive. Music is life, certains classicals compositions have no time like this absolute masterwork. That perfect tempo, that piano playing that touch. How I love Horowitz. He has a unique style, full of deep and personal emotions. Thank you Mozart, forever❤

[@sanyihuma]

I like the simplicity in his playing, without any exaggeration or kitsch, but still very sensitive and deep..

[@alesmasarik4578]

Maybe my most favourite piece of all classical music. Beautiful from first to last second and also perfectly played.

[@EuphoricPolarBear]

Omg that was fantastic, I cried not out of sadness but something above that emotion

[@imposturelune8514]

Justin Jasinski Horowitz massacred this beautiful adagio.

[@DieMenschMaschine85]

Justin Jasinski : I cried after I did ya moms. The shame, yo. The shame.

+Justin Jasinski He impresses one so powerful - even from beyond the videos. I can not imagine listening him alive; I could die there immediately! Listening his recordings of Beethoven Pathetique and Scriabin Etude op.2 no.1 and then this one, I could barely think that he is a human being. Such a musicality!!

[@007shlomo]

dearest imge

[@christianguignard9980]

Enfin l' adagio joué à un rythme simplement humain , qui permet au sensible d' exhaler ! je ne comprendrais jamais pourquoi les hommes s' extasient devant d' autres pianistes qui courent dans une prestation qui déshumanise au possible toute musique... ! et cela vaut pour la majorité des œuvres récentes... Dans tous les cas, merci au grand maître Horowitz !

[@juusohamalainen7507]

Horowitz was the absolute top pianist in his time. He had soul in his interpretation not only technical skill.

[@arntor9673]

I love so much this version

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[@aliceleroy3707]

Le seul qui a su révéler la beauté de ce morceau ! Sensibilité et fermeté parfois, tristesse, tourment, avec légerté ... Magnifique

[@MonicaManzari-jv4gx]

Grazie Mozart grazie maestro Horowitz 🙏

[@rmelita6474]

Самое лучшее и чувствительное исполнение этого адажио. И очень пластично. Браво, мистер Горовиц!

[@user-vo1gx6xm8r]

Как это высоко, сразу даже захотелось плакать и выключить. Душа должна очищаться от суеты такой музыкой. Спасибо !

[@user-hk8st3xq6u]

At the second movement,though Mozart was requiring the tempo of Adagio, Horowitz selected faster tempo of almost Andante. Ordinary pianists can't do such a behavior. I agree to his choice. because this movement is a Siciliano which means a kind of dance music. So Horowitz wanted to keep slight dynamic expressions. It caused a rhythmical flow by the playing with uptempo in the mood of grief. In the piano concertos of Mozart , I know talented pianists such as Mitsuko Uchida, Alfred Brendel,and keith Jarrett, but I prefer Horowitz to them as to this concerto. How many times did the piano sounds of Vladimir Horowitz comfort and encourage me for 45 years? from kawagoe city near Tokyo Takahashi 高橋

[@blondjames2002]

I totally agree with you

[@kathrynkazoo]

thank you for your quality of discernment. The masters study the history of expressionism. The art of writing music, all 8 notes, leaves room for interpretation.

[@DJMicrotubule]

This is my favorite interpretation of this extrodinary movement... Whatever the tempo, Horowitz transcend it. Nadia Boulanger says "this slow movement is never enough slow".

[@hughsydney2620]

高橋正博 👍

[@rael2099]

Finally someone with irrefutable arguments. The beggining is not supposed to be played as funeral march because it wouldn't be consistent with the rest. The rest of artists playing this movement as a funeral march fail miserably and it's granted as tradition. My first impression when I first heard this melody was that it sounded sicilian, and as such type of melody is supposed to be melancholic, not of mourning.

[@ridvansadirxanov1503]

Такие Люди Должны Жить Вечно !

[@Delnis30]

Close your eyes and listen the divine Mozart

[@georgehahn2979]

This piece has never been played this well and never will again. Historical performance by Guilini and The GOAT Horowitz.

[@JohnDoe-pe1em]

A man only dies when he's forgotten mr. Horowitz will live forever

[@ttttln]

I've listened to others pianist playing this 2nd movement in their prime, but even at this age in his life Horowitz just completely took me over. I thought the orchestra plays exceptional well, and Horowitz's timing and touch are just exquisite! Thank you so much for posting this performance!

[@rafikbaladi6555]

What a forceful but heartbreaking rendition of this divine invention. Bravo

[@piouno]

I'm simply so happy being alive and able to hear this peace coming from Heaven !! Thanks for sharing... One of my favorite... It is amazing to think this will keep on travel from generations... Formidable... I'm happy for the future ears and souls :-) ! Cheers from France Nathalie

[@eulerleibniz1707]

Sublime ! Ce concerto et plus particulièrement le deuxième mouvement me rappelle que Wladimir Horowitz restera longtemps parmi les cinq plus prestigieux pianistes que j'aie eu à écouter , et à voir jouer. Ses mains impressionnantes étaient ses armes à lui.

[@Gennady622]

Не просто здорово,а гениально,неподражаемо!Можешь с ума сойти от божественной красоты и естественности её выявления!

[@grishaslutsky]

Да это так !

[@user-vo1gx6xm8r]

Точно как Вы сформулировали !

[@user-gr8et8yl6d]

Нужно смотреть весь фантастический фильм. Horowitz plays Mozart (1987, HQ audio, DVD) a Peter Gelb Film

[@parsifal3142]

The melancholy is infinite, yet with so few notes. Less is more. This is true Art.

[@dean101289]

The best interpretation of this movement. Thanks, maestro.

[@astronomo16]

I find always in Horowitz's perfomances something different, something...Horowitz! :)

[@davidassaf6213]

I feel that the speed is genius. Combined with Horowitz's playing depth it keeps me on my toes, excited and involved every single second. So wonderfully powerful.

[@wolvie14]

This movement alwas get to me. I am often in tears. So beautiful, so emotional, so elegant.

[@allenbauman2202]

Phenomenal interpretation. Unpretentious and very conscious playing by a great master. Love this moody piece from Mozart.

[@her0esfan]

There is genius everywhere! I love the extra notes he adds towards the end - he must really hear the music

[@wolvie14]

This movement alwas get to me. I am often in tears. Sobeautiful, so emotional, so elegant.

[@Fernando31611]

It is so amaizing, the control that Horowitz had over the weight of his hand and fingers, the precision and the agility... his musicality..

[@christiancatayee7642]

J'aime beaucoup cette interprétation. Magnifique !

[@Bartok1882]

Love this! He has the right tempo, and feels it in a slow two.

[@bernardgartenlaub4715]

The GOAT at 83- amazing

[@Prodeo1986]

Гений! Величайший пианист!

[@nikolalucic9501]

Music honest, gentle, harmonious and warm as a mother's love.

[@user-hi5tw1xc8s]

❤Это тайна! Божественно!!!👏👏👏

[@withmozart]

Ah... Adagio!!!! This is will be a my Funeral Memorial music.. Beside K.364-2 Andante.... Love you Mozart... Thank you for great performance Mr.Horowitz. Thank you for sharing this video, your the best.. Love you, God bless you ever!!! Thank you for bring back Mozart ~` Ancore~```

[@davidfrankelmusic]

Horowitz's uniquely divine touch

[@309hjk]

I hope after I am gone, generations will keep Mozart alive..after our world passes..there will be a new..

[@luzsorial]

What a great pianist. I love him so much. Thank you. Luz

[@georgefromjungle5211]

It's the first melody I have heard in my life that I can not remember at once but still is majestic ! You should just feel it while listening and not remember to croon than all day long, this melody is just beyond that.

[@acaciopiedade]

this music makes me believe humanity is worth. It's a sad thing, but it's worth. Thank you Mozart and interpreters.

[@Highinsight7]

I think this just might be my FAVORITE piano concerto by Mozart...? And what heavenly sounds from both pianist... and orchestra! Horowitz's open phrase OMG...!!!!

[@ocean4332]

Это душа Горовица играет! Это гений! Таких как Горовиц сейчас, к сожалению нет.

[@johndavies8613]

that choice of timing is so personal to him & so wonderful x

[@italosalvato8359]

Nobody plays like Horowitz. In his hands Mozart come back to life.

[@krisjustin3884]

The best interpretation by the master himself! He moves it along unlike others who turn it into an overly miserable funeral march.

[@wrxstigoabs]

Totally agree - it has the restrained passion that is so Mozart, other interpretations are a bit of a dirge

[@krisjustin3884]

​@@wrxstigoabs Well worded comment!

[@rhodemb]

Never stop listening .

[@wolvie14]

Thsi is quinrtessential Mozart. TYou listen to the first few bars, and the fisrt time you listen to it, you know it can only be from Mozart, and, if you had any doubts, the orchestra comes in, and you confirm it's Mozart.

[@natwoo2000]

I always wonder listening to Mozart what beauty, purity and kindness there must be in his soul to write such music...

[@pranexian]

Божественно! С первых нот :)

[@shumiatcher]

No one today can play like this

[@MadonnaImperia]

This movement is so beautiful, it makes me cry. I was lucky enough to be able to play it this spring with my piano teacher playing the orchestral part on another piano. It was an immensely moving experience for me, and musically very satisfying.

[@oggouz]

congrats! the skill demand for playing this piano concert is very high:P

[@MadonnaImperia]

Kostas G Thank you very much! The limitations of my skills is the reason that I only played the second (slow) movement, though ;-)

[@oggouz]

Its the most beautiful though, in my opinion at least :)

[@MadonnaImperia]

Kostas G Oh I definitely agree with that! In Denmark where I live, this movement was used as a theme to characterize one of the lead roles in a drama series from the late 1970's. The series is still immensely popular, so a lot of Danes who know nothing about classical music know and love this movement :)

[@hunchbacked]

Kostas G Most beautiful, but not well played by Horowitz who plays it too fast, without emotion.

[@Julian-pb4lr]

It's like Mozart caught a glimpse of Heaven and wrote what he saw into music. Horowitz has transcribed that vision perfectly.

[@jnmusic9969]

It’s ironic, Horowitz moved as little as possible because he believed that the music is the priority and not the performer, yet he is probably one of the most interesting pianists to watch.

[@jimiefoxx]

Thank you so much for sharing! This is absolutely beautiful!

[@marklondon2008]

Love it. Tears in my eyes

[@LazyAlyona]

Horowitz was simply the best... Thank you!

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

The Titan The Giant of The piano Grigory Sokolov his Chopin piano concerto no 2! Mozart Piano concerto no 24! Brahms piano concerto no 2 after Sokolov played These concertos then All The others pianists Are only DUST ZEROS! Sokolov versus Horowitz 100-0!!!!

[@doriamalonso171]

Thanks for uploading this. I have heard this many times and it is always extremely touching. It is such a magical sublime moment. Horowitz does the best interpretation of this second movement. And after finishing playing such a beautiful interpretation comes the ordinary people to make comments about a "tie". Unbelievable.

[@user-bp9lg5fe2l]

Непревзойденный!!! Спасибо огромное!

[@Post4JM]

Breathtaking!!!! Horowitz IS the BEST!!!

[@Leofiora]

perfection!, soul!, art!. everything...no more words. Thanks Master Vladimir.

[@user-xz5gp9fz7t]

Absolutly Great performance!!! - Bravo Maestro

[@johncrawfordpiano]

This is one of those pieces of music that make me wonder if there is a god- could an ordinary mortal have composed this without divine intervention?

[@yemail5555]

Beautiful, heart-melting music from Mozart.

[@Venzo77]

best interpretation of this work ever

[@3000piano]

Can't stay away from this even after many years Thanks again

[@MrAsab65]

4.27 - 5.48 is soooo wounderfull it makes me cry :() ty Mozart

[@linhpiano1]

I always love this piece :) Not a single moment of doubting.

[@theresaheidel9878]

This is sublime,

[@cicerone63]

che bello poter godere di questa musica! Grazie per averla postata!

[@3000piano]

thank you so much for posting this video. Beyond words ......

[@pianist8963]

I like very much Horowitz's performance, but even more the speed of the piece as given by the maestro! There is no mourning but a mixture, "sadness and joy together"

[@spazioperduto]

Io lo preferisco più lento....😂

[@wrxstigoabs]

I agree - I love this interpretation, much more in keeping with Mozart’s personality, and temperament of lively energy. Most interpretations are far too slow.

[@angeleyes98676]

Sublime extraordinary so love this piece of genius 🎶🎹

[@MrAsab65]

I have looked at this video over 500 times now. and it gets better and better :)

[@octaviosilva6496]

Beautiful interpretation.