Description

 Vladimir Horowitz's 50th anniversary recital at the White House, 1978. Introduction by President Carter.

An earth-shattering performance of Chopin's Sonata No. 2 as well as an inspired "Heroic" polonaise, one of Horowitz's signature pieces.

John Stafford Smith: The Star-Spangled Banner
Chopin: Sonata No. 2, Op. 35
Chopin: Waltz Op. 34 No. 2
Chopin: Waltz Op. 64 No. 2
Chopin: Polonaise Op. 53 "Heroic"
Schumann: Kinderszenen Op. 15 No. 7 "Träumerei"
Rachmaninov: Polka de W.R.
Horowitz: Variations on a theme from Bizet's opera "Carmen"

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