(1904–89), Russian-born American pianist. He first toured the US in 1928, and settled there soon afterwards. A leading international virtuoso, he was best known for his performances of Scarlatti, Liszt, Scriabin, and Prokofiev.
Definition of Horowitz, Vladimir in US English:
Horowitz, Vladimir
proper nounˈhôrəˌwits
(1904–89), US pianist, born in Russia. He first toured the US in 1928 and settled there soon afterward. A leading international virtuoso, he was best known for his performances of Scarlatti, Liszt, Scriabin, and Prokofiev.