As a professional pianist myself(Not a Concert Pianist) I marvel at how "little" Maestro Horowitz' head moves. Additionally, his hands slide gracefully within black keys. I feel his Scarlatti interpretations are unsurpassed by any artists, living or deceased. Thank You for your splendid artistry Maestro!

Gould made the notes singing, Horowitz made the heart singing.

Only the first bar ... and already, you know it's a miracle, a true gift

@TheWiseMonkey8888

Ай бұрын

0:04 ... :)

I used to like Scarlatti until I heard Horowitz play it. Now I love it.

Is there any comparable Sonata in Scarlattis catalogue? I think it is the most beautiful and balanced of all of his works. Marvelous interpretation by Horowitz.

This is simply a rare gem of a performance, with a perfect tempo, exquisite control of dynamics, and pedalling. These performances from his final years convey an inner calm and serenity hitherto unknown from his earlier years, yet when required the old fire remained.

I believe not only did Horowitz have a mastery of sound via touch at the keyboard, but in addition was one of the few pianist's that fully mastered the pedal. This gave him the wizard like colouring's he could find so vividly and suddenly. Varying the depth so precisely and consistently to give the exact tone and projection he wanted. Furthermore, I believe this is why he played on the same (or very similar) model of steinway as he had developed such an intense relationship with the touch and pedal of that instrument.

@gabriele6596

2 жыл бұрын

He play always different, pedal and everything

@aishahazmil3153

2 жыл бұрын

Hoho you sound like my car mechanic.

@julioromero6775

Жыл бұрын

He plays on a Busendorfer. His own very piano.

@snoopy8870

Жыл бұрын

very true... also he said that secret of playng piano is in pedal

@davidbrickman4880

Жыл бұрын

Horowitz’s instrument was a Steinway. The piano toured without him after his death and it was played (very well) by Barry Snyder in a performance of Beethoven with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Barry sounded like Barry. The piano was just a piano. I was on the violin section at the time. Not a Bösendorfer.

La contabilità , la leggerezza e l'intensità di Horowitz sono uniche. Horowitz " napoletano" d'adozione. ❤

The elegance of this composition, and its interpretation....

I well remember being glued to my TV set when this was broadcast live and witnessed one of most incredible performances in my lifetime. So glad that it has been preserved. The dynamics took my breath away in amazement that so much could be done there.

Seit vielen Jahren fasziniert mich diese Aufnahme. Er spielt so voller Kraft und gleichzeitig aus einer stoischen Ruhe heraus. Und seine Farben sind unglaublich schön. Alle Stimmen sind herrlich phrasiert und mit einer Intimität als würde er es uns ins Ohr singen.

just wonderful... a miracle.. horowitz plays here for eternity

@phunse1

3 жыл бұрын

Sure he does!

I don’t think this could be played any better. Just absolutely beautiful. An incredible talent.

@BCMZ

3 жыл бұрын

ABM: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli.

@novagerio9244

2 жыл бұрын

We are beyond talent here mister, this is called genius. And besides, coming home after 60 years, that brought an unparalleled perspective.

@ryanj748

2 жыл бұрын

The version by Pletnev is lovely!

Wow, this a good sound quality, rare to find such good quality recordings with Horowitz, thank you for sharing!

Someone always got to gasp for air in a perfect recording on the perfect pause.

His fingers really kissed the keys with sensitivity

Exquisite,as always 🌺❤️🌺

He was amazing.

Perfetto in ogni nota e in ogni espressione! È il giusto brano da ascoltare il primo giorno di novembre! ❤️🙏

Horowitz. One of the gods.

@innaglikshtern5049

2 жыл бұрын

And the best one!

So sublime

Che commozione, anche solo vederlo. 😢

Heaven in 4:23 seconds, I am Neapolitan and to listen to Scarlatti played by Horowitz is pure poetry , he must have had a grandfather coming from Naples . He has managed to get the soul and magic of my home on top of everything else .

@dantegabrielittesor4483

9 ай бұрын

A lot of foreigners understand better Italy than most modern italians do. Unfortunately, Italy is full of ignorants and i know it because i live here!

@dantegabrielittesor4483

9 ай бұрын

A lot of foreigners understand better Italy than most modern italians do. Unfortunately, Italy is full of ignorants and i know it because i live here!

3:38 this part is just beautiful.

Wow que tremenda belleza de obra e interpretación

Bravo Maestro !!!!

If I could only play this with a fragment of the breadth and depth of Horowitz…

la sonate la plus transcendantale de Scarlatti que je connaisse

thank you for erasing the „pssst“ of the woman 🙏

I think this is the voice of God.

@raymondgood6555

8 ай бұрын

No, Bach is

@honkymonky7033

3 ай бұрын

​@@raymondgood6555Both are....

это изысканное произведение было написано Доменико Скарлатти для польской королевы ... в этом нежном произведении, полном эмоций ... редко кто мог почувствовать фольклор, красоту польских шляп и красоту королевы польской ... там, где жила алая длительное время.

@inesdelahoya2045

Жыл бұрын

Also, Domenico Scarlatti wrote it for harpsichord - not piano, which had not come to existence yet... Just MIRACLE !!!

Waves lapping against the shore

Over the top

The playing here is sensational, however this is Scarlatti turned into Chopin; whether for better or worse, no player today would - could? - play this sonata in this manner.

@paulburns1896

2 жыл бұрын

Listen to Yuja Wang's version. Even more than Horowitz, she uses far too much rubato, it's more akin to Chopin and totally inappropriate for Scarlatti.

@Ed440RPT

2 жыл бұрын

Before I saw your comment I thought the same: This is an amazing performance, but it is Chopin, not Scarlatti. His long, singing top voice over subdued middle voices creates a texture that is more homophonic than polyphonic.

@tiestokygoericprydz3963

2 жыл бұрын

Chopin was influenced by Scarlatti obviously

@tiestokygoericprydz3963

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulburns1896 what's inappropriate for Scarlatti

@paulburns1896

2 жыл бұрын

@@tiestokygoericprydz3963 You would have to understand the difference between musical eras and the performance conventions of each one. Perhaps you should study music history first and get back to me then.

sounds single human prays to the spirit

@rsjmd

2 ай бұрын

I think that it a very apt and astute analysis of this particular performance.

Quel génie...

How do you clean the audio? I would really like to know, because there are alot of beautiful old live recordings with terrible coughing noises and such. :)

how can people cough while listening to something like this, sometimes I understand why some artists only play in studios

Please, listen the legato at 1:21: my god... 😮😮😮

Does anyone know if this has a pair sonata? I know a lot of the scarlatti sonata were written with as pairs in the same key. Maybe K27?

This piece prophesies Schumann.

@raymondgood6555

3 ай бұрын

Yes! That may be why I love it so much.

Is there a recording of this piece were i just here the piano and only the piano on you tube. if so let me know please thanks

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/eISN3MuskZreqrQ.html

Anyone have an idea why Horowitz had them remove the casters from the legs? This would lower the instrument of course, making him more comfortable sitting lower at the keyboard….but….I dunno. What say you?

Nice, but I prefer Scarlatti on clavcin , like Scott Ross or Gustav Leonhard. It was not composed on a piano.

Wheres fantasise impromptu?😂😂

@C0nstellati0ns

4 жыл бұрын

It's coming ;) Just have to practice a bit more!

Normally, I love Horowitz's Scarlatti. But his overly-fast tempo is completely wrong for this somber, meditative masterpiece.

@albertotiby5218

3 жыл бұрын

Paul , you are perfectly right. I too love Horowitz, but this k 87 does not need the “ ritardando “ and “ diminuendo “ . Neapolitain soul of Domenico Scarlatti is present by itself in this E minor masterpiece. Alberto Tiby

@drzaeus5624

3 жыл бұрын

Stupid comment from the kind of people who think they’re entitled to an opinion

@paulburns1896

3 жыл бұрын

Not to worry, "DOCTOR". When it comes to stupid comments, you've got me beat. Oh...and btw...I've performed this Scarlatti Sonata numerous times. Can you even play the piano?

@glenngulda

3 жыл бұрын

Thats called interpretation... your comment is just unnecessary.. your opinion should be done by a own interpretation. horowitz is a absolute grandmaster and this particular interpretation is a miracle..i m so happy that he didn’t play the way as you meant it to be :)

@glenngulda

3 жыл бұрын

@@albertotiby5218 its b minor :)