On my road trip I listened to Vladimir Horowitz plays Chopin and Vladimir Horowitz at Carnegie Hall - Haydn & Beethoven.
The Horowitz "style" is what I think of in terms of a piano virtuoso. The urgency of Chopin came through when I gave it close attention. It gave me pause to hear the applause of a live audience. The studio recording is what I have become accustomed to and it caught me off guard.
I think I will look for more live performance recordings with some historical significance. Any suggestions are most welcome.
Also, I loved this New York Times article about the Omnibus TV performances of Leonard Bernstein. Anyone have a copy for me? Are these available to view online anywhere?
