Vladimir Horowitz
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"Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz" was an American classical music/classical pianist and composer. His technique, use of Timbre/tone color and the excitement of his playing were considered legendary. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of all time.

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Played percussively, the piano is a bore. If I go to a concert and someone plays like that I have two choices: go home or go to sleep. The goal is to make the piano sing, sing, sing.

My future is in my past and my past is my present. I must now make the present my future.

I am a general. My soldiers are the keys and I have to command them.

My face is my passport.

Your mind must control, but you must have heart . . . . Give your feeling free.

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.