Vladimir Horowitz

The German word Klaviertiger — which hardly needs translation — might have been invented to describe the musical and technical prowess of the young Ukrainian-born pianist Vladimir Horowitz, who shot to international stardom when he provoked a sensation as a last-minute replacement in a virtuoso tour de force, Tchaikovsky's B flat minor Piano Concerto. Read More

Everyone has their own idea of Chopin, and it's often wide of the mark. Read More

Everyone has their own idea of Chopin, and it's often wide of the mark. Read More

Soon after World War II, composer Leo Weiner ran into a friend on the streets of Budapest, Hungary. Read More

For centuries, performing musicians were at best a ghostly presence after shuffling off their mortal coils. Read More