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This is one of my all-time favorites: Schubert's Impromptu No. 3 in Gb Major. I played this at a camp, and it was so amazing to practice and perform. Horowitz is always such a good interpreter of these pieces as well.
Piece: Impromptu No.3 in Gb Major, D.899
Composer: Franz Schubert
Performer: Vladimir Horowitz
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@Anoanaabs 11 месяцев назад

But he is not just an old man, he is Horowitz. His performances are always original, which, I think, is the most important in art. For example, some people may ask: “Why does this black square costs so much?” - the answer is: because it’s original and forces to think of the cost of art product in philosophical perspective. Because art products aren’t always important for their beauty (although the beauty in art is virtually needed) but they also make up new thoughts of life in general, that gain us better view over things which materialize our personalities and life experiences.

@Platon64 10 месяцев назад

It's getting stuffy here

@drmmullany 11 месяцев назад

Parts of this strikingly anticipate Liszt's famous Nocturn No. 3 in A-flat, commonly known as 'Dreams of Love'. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the original inspiration.

@nicktranscriptions 11 месяцев назад

Liebestraum is one of my favorites!!!

@adamkohajda4791 10 месяцев назад

This piece was published in 1828 and liebestraum was written in 1850...

@andresabarca37 10 месяцев назад

@@adamkohajda4791yea... that's what he's saying

@ensiehsafary7633 10 месяцев назад

I doubt they are any close to each other

@Admiralmeriweather 10 месяцев назад

wouldn't surprise me. Liszt practically worshipped Schubert

@musicsdarkangel 10 месяцев назад

Every once in a while, someone comes along, plays something at a speed that you would normally disagree with, but you don't even notice because it's so convincing and beautiful. What a remarkable musician he is. No one does nostalgia and reflection like Horowitz.... it's no surprise that he's incredible at Schubert as well.

@most_sane_piano_enthusiast 10 месяцев назад

the church bell in the background adds so much to this performance

@arcobow97 10 месяцев назад

Literally!

@rutgerlarsson 10 месяцев назад

When can you hear the Church Bell?

@rutgerlarsson 10 месяцев назад

Ah now I found it, its accompanied with coughing too, beautiful! 😅

@simonartymowycz96 10 месяцев назад

Also being super aware of his accoustic environment. You cannot pull these things off in a room. Aspects of an artist expanded

@위즈덤북클럽책과자기 10 месяцев назад

Could there really be a better performance than this? I am a Korean composition, musicology, and music theory student, and my name is Kyoung-hoon Kang. Thank you for introducing such a good performance.

@RogueNinjaCreative 10 месяцев назад

Good luck with your studies!

@cambridgeport90 9 месяцев назад

Magnificent. And I love this speed, personally. I can play just a bit of this, unfortunately, but I,also, like to play it at his speed. Then again, Horowitz has been an idol for me most of my life, particular when I was a child; I heard him play on some television show, and then I sat at his piano when I was just entering my teenage years in 2003; March 15, 2003, to be exact. I can't believe, nearly 21 years later, that my hands struck the ivories of the piano belonging to a god.

@nabzwee1337 11 месяцев назад

Such a beautiful piece. I always wonder how much of a shame it is for him to have not performed for 12 years of his life and the fact that we lost such a contribution pains me but it is evident in pieces such as this that a man who has felt more emotion is a deeper man. I just always find it amazing how beautifully he plays.

@Admiralmeriweather 10 месяцев назад

I think you have it backwards. Depression isn't just a disease; it's often a symptom of neurodivergence. The incredible sensitivity you hear in his performance has its flip-side.

@Admiralmeriweather 10 месяцев назад

I also wonder if a big part of the depression was that he was forced to hide his sexuality

@naphtanaptha 10 месяцев назад

this is absolute and utter control and mastery of the instrument. breathtaking. it feels like the entire piece is sung in one breath, it is one continuous line, undergoing so much change, insecurity, curiosity, naivety, anger. its magical. when you look at the video recording you see that as per usual, Horowitz basically does not move his hands at all. all of this beautiful legato and dynamic control is coming solely through the fingers, which makes the even, singing tone at spots like 1:32 truly incredible. such a blessing that we have these recordings.

@jacktomchang9892 9 месяцев назад

I probably wound't have cliked, but I'm an old man too and thought this was an Improvisation.

@olivercalm7020 11 месяцев назад

Horowitz w/o a doubt! Edit: Saw it later in the description...

@solracpilino1967 10 месяцев назад

Se oyen unas campanas en un momento dado, y es de un efecto maravilloso, junto con la magnífica interpretación del gran Schubert….

@Ivan_1791 10 месяцев назад

Music is one of the things that connects the old with the young wonderfully.

@adityagandhi5040 8 месяцев назад

Agreed! Also, Tom and Jerry

@hansdekorver7365 11 месяцев назад

83 Years old ( May 31 , 1987 )

@notmyworld44 10 месяцев назад

Who, you or Horowitz? 😉

@hansdekorver7365 10 месяцев назад

@@notmyworld44 Horowitz , born October 1 1903

@notmyworld44 10 месяцев назад

@@hansdekorver7365 Of course you know I was jesting with you.

@jake_fx 10 месяцев назад

1:16 is so beautiful and unique

@christopherczajasager9030 10 месяцев назад

Achingly beautiful 😊

@evifnoskcaj 10 месяцев назад

Truly magical! Horowitz was a magician at the keys, and he was a tour de force in his prime, especially in his youth. People that don't revere Horowitz don't know him and don't know music.

@GregHarradineComposer 10 месяцев назад

A sublime work, and a superlative rendition.

@Lynkevmusic 11 месяцев назад

beautiful rendition.

@perrperrison7589 10 месяцев назад

The church bells in the background add to the whole atmosphere.

@shubus 10 месяцев назад

Horowitz is he master, for sure. His pianissimos are do die for.

@ikmarchini 10 месяцев назад

That old man is Horowitz. I hope to play the Gb Impromptu like that at any point in my life.

@Dylonely42 10 месяцев назад

Old but gold.

@davidnawarauckas9155 10 месяцев назад

Bravo Maestro!

@operaguy1 10 месяцев назад

Shubert found this glorious melody. The he heard counter melodies. Then he added an oscillating accompaniment. ,...................... then he made the piece too long.

@ValveNut-r9l 6 месяцев назад

Remember Schumann's reference to Schubert's heavenly length. Having heard this performance I wonder whether I should continue attempting to play this piece or instead just keep reminding myelf of how Horowitz plays it!

@Starsniperjasha 10 месяцев назад

the fifth measure is different. I prefer horowitz's version

@nicktranscriptions 10 месяцев назад

Yes, it is. I played it the same way and I wish all scores were written like so.

@ensiehsafary7633 10 месяцев назад

Yes a subtle change in harmony makes all the difference.But I prefer respecting Shubert and playing the original version

@thelittlegamer6209 10 месяцев назад

It’s the harmony used in Liszt’s edition

@notesleb 10 месяцев назад

I feel like this piece is in F#

@661cyclist 10 месяцев назад

It was originally published (after Schubert's death) a semitone higher in G major, owing to the mistaken belief by the pubishers that this would make it 'easier' to play (it isn't!). Indeed, my ancient copy of the score is in G major - somewhat to my annoyance! It also does away with Schubert's 4/2 time signature, instead being printed in simple 2/2 (cut-time). I've often wondered about the ambiguity in the rhythm. Should the quavers, in the first few bars at least, be grouped as sextuplets (i.e. 2+2+2) or as pairs of triplets (i.e. 3+3)? I believe Schubert left the issue open - correct me if I'm wrong. I think Horowitz was careful not to emphasise any distinction. Lovely performance, at any rate.