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 · A superb and wonderfully readable musical assessment of Horowitz's explosive talent and his unique contribution to the cultural life of the 20th century. Photographs. Discography/5. Horowitz: His Life and Music by Harold C Schonberg starting at $ Horowitz: His Life and Music has 1 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace5/5(1). Harold C. Schonberg Horowitz: His Life and Music Simon Schuster, Hardback, 8vo. pp. Appendices I–IV The Horo Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins.

Fiona Maddocks HOROWITZ: HIS LIFE AND MUSIC by Harold C. Schonberg Simon Schuster, f20, pp. If, for reasons of youth or of being other- wise engaged, one missed Horowitz's heyday, it has always been hard to under- stand what all the fuss was about. Anyone who had the misfortune to hear this singu- lar pianist only later in his life, in one of his many, not always successful comebacks (he Was. Author Harold C. Schonberg charts not only the course of Horowitz's many triumphs but also his mysterious withdrawals from the stage and other troubling aspects of the great pianist's life. This full portrait of Horowitz's life and music benefits particularly from hitherto unpublished anecdotes and information that derive from a series of taped. Horowitz: His Life And Music|Harold C, Clinical Treatises On the Pathology and Therapy of Disorders of Metabolism and Nutrition, Volume 6|Boardman Reed, The Poetical Works Pf Thomas Moore: With the Life of the Author |Thomas Moore, Hidden in the Words: A Meaning Undetected|John F. Caddy.

Mr Schonberg demonstrated expert musical criticism and personal devotion to his difficult subject. Biographical information is plentiful and accurate, including insight into Horowitz' everyday life and manners. Schonberg, a former senior music critic of the New York Times, has written a straightforward account of the great pianist's musical progression through life. He includes many quotes and comments from Horowitz himself and his wife. There is, however, too much detail on performances, too many critics' opinions, and too little insight into the man. Author Harold C. Schonberg charts not only the course of Horowitz's many triumphs but also his mysterious withdrawals from the stage and other troubling aspects of the great pianist's life. This full portrait of Horowitz's life and music benefits particularly from hitherto unpublished anecdotes and information that derive from a series of taped interviews the author conducted with Horowitz toward the end of his life. Here is Horowitz the man, the musician, the icon, and even the raconteur.