Vladimir Horowitz


Pianist

About

Also Known As
Vladimir Gorowitz
Birth Place
Ukraine
Born
October 01, 1904
Died
November 05, 1989
Cause of Death
Heart Attack

Biography

As a well-versed Russian entertainer, Vladimir Horowitz had a diverse career in the entertainment business. Horowitz worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Vladimir Horowitz Concert" (CBS, 1985-86) and "Vladimir Horowitz, The Last Romantic" (1985). Later, Horowitz tackled roles in "Horowitz Plays Mozart" (1988-89), "Carnegie Hall at 100: A Plac...

Family & Companions

Wanda Toscanini Horowitz
Wife
Married in 1933; daughter of conductor Arturo Toscanini.

Biography

As a well-versed Russian entertainer, Vladimir Horowitz had a diverse career in the entertainment business. Horowitz worked on a variety of projects during his early entertainment career, including "Vladimir Horowitz Concert" (CBS, 1985-86) and "Vladimir Horowitz, The Last Romantic" (1985). Later, Horowitz tackled roles in "Horowitz Plays Mozart" (1988-89), "Carnegie Hall at 100: A Place of Dreams" (1990-91) and "Horowitz in Moscow" (1991-92). Toward the end of his career, Horowitz appeared in "Vladimir Horowitz: A Reminiscence" (1993-94). Vladimir Horowitz passed away in November 1989 at the age of 85.

Life Events

Family

Regina Gorowitz
Sister
Pianist.
Georg Gorowitz
Brother
Violinist.
Sonya Horowitz
Daughter
Born 1934, died 1975.

Companions

Wanda Toscanini Horowitz
Wife
Married in 1933; daughter of conductor Arturo Toscanini.

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