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“I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare.”

Quote by Vladimir Horowitz

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Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Horowitz

Vladimir Horowitz, born on October 1, 1903, in Kyiv, Ukraine, and passed away on November 5, 1989, in New York, USA, was a highly influential pianist. Known for his extraordinary playing skills and expressive musicality, Horowitz was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. more

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