Horowitz Plays Mozart
Synopsis
In March 1987, pianist Vladimir Horowitz embarked on an extraordinary project. For the first time in 35 years, he agreed to record with a symphony orchestra in a studio. He chose the conductor, Carlo Maria Giulini, the orchestra, the La Scala Philharmonic, and the location, the Abanella recording studio of La Scala in Milan. Horowitz steadfastly refused to allow the month-long sessions to be filmed, until the evening before the last scheduled session when he unexpectedly changed his mind. His manager, Peter Gelb, immediately telephoned Albert Maysles and Susan Froemke in New York, the co-filmmakers of "Vladimir Horowitz: The Last Romantic." That same night, the Maysles film crew flew from New York.
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October 8, 1987
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- Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
- Original Title
- Horowitz Plays Mozart
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
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Susan Froemke
Director
Albert Maysles
Director
Charlotte Zwerin
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What is Horowitz Plays Mozart about?
In March 1987, pianist Vladimir Horowitz embarked on an extraordinary project. For the first time in 35 years, he agreed to record with a symphony orchestra in a studio. He chose the conductor, Carlo Maria Giulini, the orchestra, the La Scala Philharmonic, and the location, the Abanella recording studio of La Scala in Milan. Horowitz steadfastly refused to allow the month-long sessions to be filmed, until the evening before the last scheduled session when he unexpectedly changed his mind. His manager, Peter Gelb, immediately telephoned Albert Maysles and Susan Froemke in New York, the co-filmmakers of "Vladimir Horowitz: The Last Romantic." That same night, the Maysles film crew flew from New York.
Who directed Horowitz Plays Mozart?
Horowitz Plays Mozart was directed by Susan Froemke, Albert Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin.
Who stars in Horowitz Plays Mozart?
The principal cast of Horowitz Plays Mozart includes Vladimir Horowitz, Carlo Maria Giulini.
When was Horowitz Plays Mozart released and how long is it?
Horowitz Plays Mozart was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 50m.