Vladimir Horowitz: 6 Scarlatti Sonatas (Live 1947 | Unreleased)

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[@kpokpojiji]

He makes Scarlatti sing, and even in these old recordings he makes the pedal sound as if it is breathing.

[@marksalamon619]

Vladimir Horowitz is one of the few pianists whose performances of Scarlatti truly honor the marvelous spirit of the music. Horowitz approaches these sonatas with the same heartfelt respect that he would give to Beethoven, Schumann, or Chopin. I have long believed that Scarlatti's sonatas possess real majesty that far too many pianists and harpsichordists fail to convey. The Scarlatti recordings by Horowitz are imbued with vitality and emotion that always moves me. Thank you for providing us with this wonderful recital.

[@RobertSweet-nw4tm]

Modern performers do not convey the beauty and delicacy of theses sonatas because of the belief that they should played as fast as possible. The faster they can be played the better. Today’s pianists press all the correct keys very rapidly and the result is a meaningless cascade of notes.

[@marksalamon619]

@@RobertSweet-nw4tm Exactly! I have noticed this trifling approach to Scarlatti by far too many performers - ignoring the musical richness of the sonatas and dashing them off as though they are mere technical exercises to be used for the purpose of displaying digital facility. I consider many of Scarlatti's sonatas to be almost symphonic in their wealth of invention, and the keyboard artists I admire the most are those who are willing to honor these works by exploring the breadth of Scarlatti's genius in their interpretation.

[@RobertSweet-nw4tm]

@@marksalamon619 quite right, these “virtuoso” performers can have zero understanding of the music. I have seen some, having rattled off a sonata in record time, turn to the audience in triumph to receive adulation for their record-breaking run through the notes.

[@marksalamon619]

@@RobertSweet-nw4tm Here is a link to a performance by Jos van Immerseel of Scarlatti's K. 380 sonata that I have always loved: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OxpGSsgs59ZqM

[@r.i.p.volodya]

I didn't think there were any recordings by Horowitz left I didn't know. How wonderful to hear his unique delicacy. (I have heard mention that there may in fact be x2 more Medtner fairytails in university archive somewhere. Very exciting thought.)

[@beatlessteve1010]

Well thank you very much for this treasure ...

[@Theolonius-ov1ij]

Meraviglia, grandissimo pianista.

[@olgacepovecka]

From the first notes... breathtaking!

[@ThePianoFiles]

WOW, amazing!!!

[@gopher7691]

They call him the last romantic but he plays these baroque pieces with the proper style

[@democolor42]

Thank you so, so much for sharing!!!

[@larsjonsson7961]

Phenomenal! The beauty, the natural simplicity, his smooth and seamless dynamics, the bell-like clarity of his sound, the singing legato, the transcendental virtuosity... Somehow I still can not imagine these sonatas being played by someone else, although I know that's probably unfair. Valid still after more than seventy yerrs.

[@doGreatartistsgrowontrees]

lars jönsson True in good part. But read my other comment.

[@albertofassone4240]

Großartig, wie immer sein Scarlatti! Die Vielfalt der Nuancen, die er realisiert, ist erstaunlich...Der einzige mögliche Vergleich: Benedetti Michelangeli.

[@thepianocornertpc]

Very unfair comment indeed given the fact t Volodja played on a heavily prepared piano. Pletnev, Pogorelich, Haskil and recently a few younger pianists can easily reach the same heights as Horowitz..on pianos unprepared by Franz Mohr.

[@Pogouldangeliwitz]

@@thepianocornertpc Pletnev and Pogorelich (and ABM) are Horowitz level. Haskils Scarlatti album isn't (to me). Gilels didn't nail Scarlatti either, alas.

[@thepianocornertpc]

@@Pogouldangeliwitz ok.I heared Gilels live in Scarlatti. Golden sound my frien...Golden sound.

[@MyPianoRarities]

Magnifico documento!

[@iulianbrok1075]

very beautiful ! love this !

[@632ash]

Thank you!

[@christopherczajasager9030]

.....you can understand " the pedal ( its infinite use...) in the soul of the piano"...VH a master in this subtle technique😊

[@anahobintie]

an absolute treat to hear this! thank you!

[@SuperMegguy]

Merveilleux . .

[@dejanstevanic5408]

Thank you.

[@doGreatartistsgrowontrees]

Delightful. So much naturalness in his playing. A recording of Scarlatti sonatas by Maria Tipo from the '50s is another delight. The recording she made for EMI many years later is not at the same level.

[@simonparker4992]

Mario Tipo deserves to be much better known

[@Pogouldangeliwitz]

Her Goldbergs are the most sunny, singing, Italian I've ever heard !

[@doGreatartistsgrowontrees]

@@Pogouldangeliwitz Will be paying attention soon to her Goldbergs. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@Pogouldangeliwitz]

@@doGreatartistsgrowontrees You're welcome. I also was very impressed by her effortless pianissimo. These Goldbergs are really special. Better than her Clementi sonatas, actually...

[@doGreatartistsgrowontrees]

@@Pogouldangeliwitz I am ashamed about never having paid any attention to Tipo’s Goldbergs until today. I am truly mesmerized by her understanding, immersion and virtuosity here. It’s the aural equivalent of looking at a restored old master painting. Or something similar. This is really a revelation to me and it goes to the very tippy top. And the beauty is just indescribable. Sorry if I am sounding over the top but THANK YOU for making me aware of this unique musical gift.

[@Ravenelvenlady]

Astoundingly beautiful, as only Horowitz can render.

[@antonellamajorano5348]

La leggerezza di Horowitz è insuperabile!!!

[@pvonberg]

There is only one Horowitz.

[@Motty1066]

I once had the immense privilege of touring with Murray Perahia. We asked him who his favourite pianist was, and he said “Vladimir Horowitz. He taught me how to phrase.”

[@Pogouldangeliwitz]

@@Motty1066 Perahia... 🥱

[@gopher7691]

How does the g major so fast? What an artist

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Reference,,,,definitive, historic,,,,....beguiling! Is that Wanda next to V.? first photo with a long tie...." historic"(😄) at his most relaxed. Also? :" historic" ???? WONDERFUL MUSIC-MAKING!

[@Hjominbonrun]

Scarlatti is a mine field for mistakes. It is clean music and so even tiniest mistake is easy to hear. Horowitz was a Leviathan. Live. Hells bells.

[@alombredeslava2468]

Il est clair qu’Horowitz excellait dans ces sonates de Scarlatti où il se noyait avec délice.

[@madaboutvoice]

It is a shame he never (as far as I know) recorded the C sharp minor, K 247/L 256 sonata.

[@tommasomarino1575]

Who is the other person with Horowitz?

[@livschakoff]

His wife, Wanda Toscanini-Horowitz.

[@rnlevin]

His wife, Wanda (Toscanini's daughter).

[@gojewla]

I thought maybe it was Dinu Lippati

[@tomkelly4336]

@@gojewla She does look like a man though.

[@pvonberg]

@@tomkelly4336 I met her once. As she looked at me my heart almost stopped. I thought I was looking at Arturo Toscanini.

[@miguelleiton3645]

Perdon....la numero me recuerda al Padre Soler....

[@nwdixieboy]

Who is the handsome man in the picture with him

[@madaboutvoice]

🙃

[@pianoredux7516]

His interpretations in his 1960s studio recorded Scarlatti LP are an improvement on these performances. Crisper, more elegant and classically restrained yet with equal color and virtuosity. Too much of the Romantic/daemonic here.