An 83 years old master playing a masterpiece written from a 29 years old young man over than 200 years ago. Music has no boundaries...

I haven't watched this video in over 20 years, but the moment he lifted his hands to play, I heard it in my head as clear as a recording (only slightly sharp). I really should renew my obsession with Horowitz, the greatest pianist who ever lived.

Maybe the most expressive and lyrical performance of this piano concerto carried out by two genius musicians: master Carlo Maria Gullini and Vladimir Horowitz! R.I.P.

The Adagio of Mozart’s 23rd piano concerto magnificently showpieces his extraordinary command of music. The delicate nuances, the sweeping pathos, the beautiful melancholy all come together in this stunning display of heart tugging musical symmetry. The twice repeated string crescendoes are lifted powerfully by the cellos and double bases adding dramatic heft and power, the quiet deliberate mostly single note piano passages show restrained power, the beautiful triple echo of a single bassoon, the harmonic interweaving piano and string legatos as the climax approaches and then the spell binding pizzicato gently showcasing the final glorious single note runs of the piano. I know of no piano concerto that, at its climax, the audience has for such long passages only the beauty of single notes in F sharp minor to draw deep into their wells of emotion. Mozart times the repetitions perfectly playing one note more than you’d expect and ending with delicate chords that mirror the final sighs of the strings. Horowitz enhances the beauty of the composition with perfectly crisp yet still delicate timing as so many interpretations are too slow and thus maudlin. He injects finesse and restrained passion with pin point accuracy and calibration and then draws the very best from the single note runs with two virtuoso additions that lift the piece to new heights of magnificence. This was a consummate performance of perhaps the greatest piano composition of the world’s most prolific and gifted composer brought to a beautiful apogee by one of the greatest piano maestros of all time!

“Let me play for you from the A Major Concerto. Listen to the slow movement. Is it not tragic? So poignant. But it’s eighteenth-century tragic. Mozart shows a tear coming through the gentle smile. This movement is played too slow by everyone. It’s marked adagio; some editions have andante. The form is siciliano, which is a dance. This movement is not a dirge. It has a slight lilt. I want to bring back this lilt. Ah, there is great emotion in these few notes.” - Evenings With Horowitz

For me this is a 7 minute distillation of the terms God, civilisation, spirit, miracle, eternity, mankind. The best version of pc 23 Adagio out there.

One of Mozart's most beautiful movements! Beautifully played!

The humility of a master before a genius. Such restraint, such respect! Horowitz forever!

To me, Mozart is most sublime when he is introspective and sad. This is among the most beautiful, most captivating music ever composed. What incredible depth-of-soul he must have had to create it.

One of the most beautiful melodies of Mozart 0:51 So touching, this music can only be written by a genius.

Hauntingly delicate. Almost fragile. Sublime.

Every time I listen to this rendition again, I feel my soul soar and circle around all those I love.

C'est bien la meilleure interprétation du concerto n°23 que j'ai jamais écoutée et j'ai 65 ans... Merci pour ce moment de pur bonheur.

Omg that was fantastic, I cried not out of sadness but something above that emotion

It's interesting to read what other people think, quite a few here seem to think this is too fast, and that it lacks "emotion". But I am left wondering what it is they want in terms of emotion, played here, at this speed, with this phrasing, this subtle and considered attention to tone and dynamic, with Horowitz focus and serenity, is full of emotion, sparkling moments of sunshine, moments of intimacy and tranquility, longing and sadness. Lacks emotion, I don't think so, unless you want to be constantly weeping in hand wringing misery, every moment of this reveals delight and feeling for the music.

Melancholy solitude - surrounded by ultimate beauty gripping my heart

Grande Mr. Horowitz, we will never forget you.

Гениальная музыка Моцарта,исполненная гениальным Маэстро!!!Просто космос!!!Душа и рыдает и ликует!!!

I like the simplicity in his playing, without any exaggeration or kitsch, but still very sensitive and deep..

Horowitz's interpretation of Mozart's Concert No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 is the most perfect I've ever seen. Most pianists adopt a very slow style and although I'm not an expert, I think it's much better and much more beautiful.

The piano intro is beautiful, though at 0:45 as it leads into that first orchestral part….what emotions are those that come bubbling up? There aren’t words. I think that’s why music like this often elicits tears. It brings out something we didn’t know needed a voice and a way to come out. Amazing.

Как это высоко, сразу даже захотелось плакать и выключить. Душа должна очищаться от суеты такой музыкой. Спасибо !

This Mozart piano concerto has the power to heal the human spirit, and yet it’s also a poignant reminder of our existential longings, too.

The best interpretation of this movement. Thanks, maestro.

Maybe my most favourite piece of all classical music. Beautiful from first to last second and also perfectly played.

I am NOT Mozart fan....but, you make me reconsider!!! Very beautiful, thank you!

If Mozart had not died at 35 and lived upto 70 imagine what beautiful music we are missing.

At the second movement,though Mozart was requiring the tempo of Adagio, Horowitz selected faster tempo of almost Andante. Ordinary pianists can't do such a behavior. I agree to his choice. because this movement is a Siciliano which means a kind of dance music. So Horowitz wanted to keep slight dynamic expressions. It caused a rhythmical flow by the playing with uptempo in the mood of grief. In the piano concertos of Mozart , I know talented pianists such as Mitsuko Uchida, Alfred Brendel,and keith Jarrett, but I prefer Horowitz to them as to this concerto. How many times did the piano sounds of Vladimir Horowitz comfort and encourage me for 45 years? from kawagoe city near Tokyo Takahashi 高橋

I'm simply so happy being alive and able to hear this peace coming from Heaven !! Thanks for sharing... One of my favorite... It is amazing to think this will keep on travel from generations... Formidable... I'm happy for the future ears and souls :-) ! Cheers from France Nathalie

Enfin l' adagio joué à un rythme simplement humain , qui permet au sensible d' exhaler ! je ne comprendrais jamais pourquoi les hommes s' extasient devant d' autres pianistes qui courent dans une prestation qui déshumanise au possible toute musique... ! et cela vaut pour la majorité des œuvres récentes... Dans tous les cas, merci au grand maître Horowitz !

I've listened to others pianist playing this 2nd movement in their prime, but even at this age in his life Horowitz just completely took me over. I thought the orchestra plays exceptional well, and Horowitz's timing and touch are just exquisite! Thank you so much for posting this performance!

Le seul qui a su révéler la beauté de ce morceau ! Sensibilité et fermeté parfois, tristesse, tourment, avec légerté ... Magnifique

Phenomenal interpretation. Unpretentious and very conscious playing by a great master. Love this moody piece from Mozart.

I love so much this version

Самое лучшее и чувствительное исполнение этого адажио. И очень пластично. Браво, мистер Горовиц!

I feel that the speed is genius. Combined with Horowitz's playing depth it keeps me on my toes, excited and involved every single second. So wonderfully powerful.

The melancholy is infinite, yet with so few notes. Less is more. This is true Art.

I find always in Horowitz's perfomances something different, something...Horowitz! :)

This beautiful music penetrates to the depths of human emotions ❤❤

Sublime ! Ce concerto et plus particulièrement le deuxième mouvement me rappelle que Wladimir Horowitz restera longtemps parmi les cinq plus prestigieux pianistes que j'aie eu à écouter , et à voir jouer. Ses mains impressionnantes étaient ses armes à lui.

There is genius everywhere! I love the extra notes he adds towards the end - he must really hear the music

Такие Люди Должны Жить Вечно !

What a forceful but heartbreaking rendition of this divine invention. Bravo

It is so amaizing, the control that Horowitz had over the weight of his hand and fingers, the precision and the agility... his musicality..

Не просто здорово,а гениально,неподражаемо!Можешь с ума сойти от божественной красоты и естественности её выявления!

This is one of those pieces of music that make me wonder if there is a god- could an ordinary mortal have composed this without divine intervention?

Thanks for uploading this. I have heard this many times and it is always extremely touching. It is such a magical sublime moment. Horowitz does the best interpretation of this second movement. And after finishing playing such a beautiful interpretation comes the ordinary people to make comments about a "tie". Unbelievable.

One of the reasons that make me proud to be alive. Music is life, certains classicals compositions have no time like this absolute masterwork. That perfect tempo, that piano playing that touch. How I love Horowitz. He has a unique style, full of deep and personal emotions. Thank you Mozart, forever❤

Close your eyes and listen the divine Mozart

J'aime beaucoup cette interprétation. Magnifique !

Thank you so much for sharing! This is absolutely beautiful!

Horowitz was the absolute top pianist in his time. He had soul in his interpretation not only technical skill.

Божественно! С первых нот :)

This movement alwas get to me. I am often in tears. So beautiful, so emotional, so elegant.

Music honest, gentle, harmonious and warm as a mother's love.

Horowitz's uniquely divine touch

that choice of timing is so personal to him & so wonderful x

❤Это тайна! Божественно!!!👏👏👏

I think this just might be my FAVORITE piano concerto by Mozart...? And what heavenly sounds from both pianist... and orchestra! Horowitz's open phrase OMG...!!!!

Love this! He has the right tempo, and feels it in a slow two.

A man only dies when he's forgotten mr. Horowitz will live forever

What a great pianist. I love him so much. Thank you. Luz

Repeat with me: THIS IS NOT A FUNERAL MARCH, THIS IS THE RIGHT TEMPO. Again: THIS IS NOT A FUNERAL MARCH, THIS IS THE RIGHT TEMPO

It's the first melody I have heard in my life that I can not remember at once but still is majestic ! You should just feel it while listening and not remember to croon than all day long, this melody is just beyond that.

Гений! Величайший пианист!

perfection!, soul!, art!. everything...no more words. Thanks Master Vladimir.

Can't stay away from this even after many years Thanks again

This is sublime,

Love it. Tears in my eyes

I have looked at this video over 500 times now. and it gets better and better :)

I always wonder listening to Mozart what beauty, purity and kindness there must be in his soul to write such music...

che bello poter godere di questa musica! Grazie per averla postata!

this music makes me believe humanity is worth. It's a sad thing, but it's worth. Thank you Mozart and interpreters.

No one today can play like this

This movement alwas get to me. I am often in tears. Sobeautiful, so emotional, so elegant.

I always love this piece :) Not a single moment of doubting.

Beautiful interpretation.

The GOAT at 83- amazing

thank you so much for posting this video. Beyond words ......

Ah... Adagio!!!! This is will be a my Funeral Memorial music.. Beside K.364-2 Andante.... Love you Mozart... Thank you for great performance Mr.Horowitz. Thank you for sharing this video, your the best.. Love you, God bless you ever!!! Thank you for bring back Mozart ~` Ancore~```

Thsi is quinrtessential Mozart. TYou listen to the first few bars, and the fisrt time you listen to it, you know it can only be from Mozart, and, if you had any doubts, the orchestra comes in, and you confirm it's Mozart.

Amazing! Beautiful.

Это душа Горовица играет! Это гений! Таких как Горовиц сейчас, к сожалению нет.

Amazing song and an amazing performance!! I wish people still wrote songs like this.

Horowitz was simply the best... Thank you!

Mozart sits close to God. He is a prime example of the soul trying to leave this body of ours which we are not suited. Thank God for our eternal life.

Amazingly beautiful.

Thankyou for this!!

Love this interpretation

Sublime extraordinary so love this piece of genius 🎶🎹

Fabulous music and playing...what a heritage we have to enjoy., and so much classical on KZfaq, as well as all the Leonard Cohen and many others I enjoy..sooooo lucky

Never stop listening .

An excellent interpretation,it carries the soul of this music!

Absolutly Great performance!!! - Bravo Maestro

I hope after I am gone, generations will keep Mozart alive..after our world passes..there will be a new..

Great sound, excellent recording, thanks M. Portugais!

best interpretation of this work ever

The best interpretation by the master himself! He moves it along unlike others who turn it into an overly miserable funeral march.

Grazie Mozart grazie maestro Horowitz 🙏

This is wonderful!