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Horowitz: Discovered Treasures
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Release DateOctober 6, 1992
UPC Code074644809329
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Tracks

  1. Sonata In G major, L. S28
  2. Sonata In B Minor, L. I47
  3. Sonata In F-Sharp Minor, L.481
  4. Sonata In D Minor, L.267
  5. Sonatat In G Major, F.120
  6. Sonata In C Minor, L.9
  7. Chorale Prelude 'Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
  8. Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op.12, No.2: Rondo
  9. Adagio sostenuto In F Major
  10. Piano Sonata In B-Flat Major, Op.25, No.3: Rondo
  11. Piano Sonata In A Major, Op.50, No.1: Adagio
  12. Trois nouvelles etudes: Etude In A-Flat Major, No.1
  13. Etude In E-Flat Minor, Op.10, No.6
  14. Prelude In D-Flat Major, Op.28, No.15 'Raindrop'
  15. Fairy Tale In A Major, Op.51, No.3
  16. Feulilet d'album, Op.58
  17. Etude, Op.65, No.3
  18. Consolations In E Major, S.172, No.2

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (3 reviews)

rating: 4 QuoteNot all "undiscovered"Quote
A minor point: the Medtner 'Fairy Tale' was released once before, as part of the 1969 edition of "The Great Songs of Christmas" series made by Columbia for Goodyear. In that album, the piece was retitled "A Christmas Tale for Children" (to tie it in to the season) and Medtner wasn't credited. But it's a fun little piece and treated well by the maestro. August 28, 2008

rating: 4 Quotewonderful gemsQuote
I remember how entranced I was seeing Horowitz perform on television and watching him craft and nurture the music. I've enjoyed his interpretations since and this recording was completely enjoyable. I enjoyed especially the Chopin, Clementi and Scryabin works. I'm glad I discovered it. August 30, 2005

rating: 5 Quote"New" Horowitz at his BestQuote
The material for this album was recorded from 1962-1972, but not released until 1992. Horowitz was a perfectionist when it came to programming albums and recitals, and generally recorded more than was needed for an album--this is the extra material. The performances are uniformly outstanding.

The CD starts with six Scarlatti Sonatas which are performed with Horowitz's usual clarity, technical prowess, and charm.

Horowitz "floats" the theme of the Bach-Busoni Chorale Prelude in a way few other pianists have ever been able to match.

The four Clementi Sonata movements once again re-establish Horowitz as the greatest advocate of Clementi of his time - - perhaps of all time. Especially noteworthy here is the E-flat Rondo, tossed off with brilliant virtuosity while remaining true to the spirit of the composition.

Horowitz recorded more of Chopin's music than that of any other composer, so the additions to Horowitz's Chopin discography are truly icing on the cake. The well known "Raindrop" Prelude is played on a larger scale than usual - - the rain threatens to become a thunderstorm! The late Etude is a miracle of chord voicing, while the earlier Etude proves that one does not have to drown a work in a haze of pedal to achieve a legato effect.

With the Scriabin, we reach the climax of the album. The Album Leaf exudes a steamy vagueness, while the Etude in Fifths will set your nerves aflame (the last octave run sounds like the Horowitz of the 1940s.)

Both longtime Horowitz fans and newcomers to his art would do well to have this album in their collection. March 25, 2000

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