Modern Tone II, the Return of the Question

[David Andersen]

> << 3. Speaking of Horowitz, anyone want to stick yer neck out and comment on
> his recordings? >>
> 
> Tremendous technique, non-existant tone.  I find his sound to be tonally
> narrow, and after hearing and playing his piano at the factory, before its
> "restoration",  I can see why.  It sounded like glass, but played like a
> feather. 
> 
> Ed Foote RPT 

EXACTLY, PERFECTLY RIGHT. I used to listen to "Horowitz in Moscow" monthly;
Now it's difficult because of the screech of the piano, but his artistry is
huge.

David Andersen