This is a piece I wrote in 1988 that was finally premiered in 2012 by Benjamin Belew at a Monterey County Composers Forum Concert. In a way, this music is what America means to me. It doesn’t come from anything deliberate, but simply is there in my heart. I have a feeling, though, that a lot of Americans would agree with me. I don’t mean to sound overly sentimental, and I realize there are problems here too, but we have something in our hearts that’s strong and abiding. For a video, this music suggested a love story from America’s heartland. The sheet music is available from me. Email: dvic56@aol.com
Vladimir Horowitz was in ill health and was heavily medicated when this recital was taped in May of 1982. Recorded at Royal Festival Hall.
Part I
00:01:03 - God Save The Queen
00:02:18 - Scarlatti Sonata in A flat major K127
00:05:10 - Scarlatti Sonata in F minor K466
00:08:48 - Scarlatti Sonata in F minor K184
00:10:52 - Scarlatti Sonata in A major K101
00:13:25 - Scarlatti Sonata in B minor K87
00:16:17 - Scarlatti Sonata in E major K135
00:19:03 - Chopin Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61
00:33:08 - Chopin Ballade No.1 Op.23
00:43:12 - Horowitz talks about himself
Part II
01:03:40 - Schumann Kinderszenen Op.15
Rachmaninov Piano Sonata No.2 Op.36:
01:22:10 - I. Allegro agitato
01:32:12 - II. Non allegro - Lento
01:38:21 - III. L'istesso tempo - Allegro molto
Encores:
01:46:15 - Chopin Waltz Op.69-1
01:49:57 - Rachmaninov Polka de W.R.
01:54:22 - Scriabin Etude Op.8-12
The documentary Artur Rubinstein features historic film footage showcasing Rubinstein's playing of:
Mendelssohn's Spinning Song
Liszt's Liebestraum
Chopin's C# minor Waltz
Chopin's A Major Polonaise
In his house:
Chopin's F# minor Prelude
Chopin's C# minor Mazurka
Chopin's C# minor Scherzo
Chopin's F# minor Nocturne
Chopin's Ab Major Polonaise
In rehearsal with Heifetz and Piatigorsky, is, in my opinon, the greatest interpretation of Schubert's Piano Trio in Bb; although sadly only the first movement was taped. The Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor is also featured, in its entirety, and shows the excellent partnership these three players possessed.