Sep 29, 2017 · Vladimir Horowitz, one of the greatest pianists of all time, played with flat fingers, and nobody’s telling him off? How did he get away with it? Well, Horowitz’s technique was developed especially to account for his playing style, and …

Horowitz's hand position was unusual in that the palm was often below the level of the key surface. He frequently played chords with straight fingers, and the little finger of his right hand was often curled up until it needed to play a note; to Harold C. …

Feb 6, 2023 · Russian pianist, Vladimir Horowitz’s hand size was not known. However, it is very well known that he had big hands. His hands might have looked bigger because they spread out and looked very flat. Why does Horowitz play with flat fingers?

Jul 27, 2009 · I just finished reading David Dubal's book "Evenings with Horowitz" (the 2004 printing that includes a CD of the interviews that Dubal made with H for WNCN). There is a picture of H's hands on the keyboard, showing his span in both hands.

Apr 22, 2009 · I think that Chopin could get a ninth; his hand size was small, but he could really stretch them. if I remember correctly, Horowitz could almost reach a tenth, and Rubenstein a twelfth. Horowitz's hands probably looked large because they were very flat and spread out.

May 29, 2017 · For all the aural excitement of his playing, Horowitz rarely raised his hands higher than the piano's fallboard. His body was immobile, and his face seldom reflected anything other than intense concentration.

The piano technique of Horowitz was marked by his unique approach to hand positioning, use of finger strength, and his mastery over dynamic contrasts. He was particularly focused on: A Piano Technique of Horowitz that Mesmerises Everyone Still Today

Feb 7, 2009 · However, Horowitz stood out to me. He disobeyed all the "common" piano technique rules. He looked very stiff and still, with only his head, arms, and fingers moving. He possesses a "flat-fingered" technique, where his hands are literally flat.

Dec 31, 2015 · Horowitz was hands-down the greatest orchestrator-pianist of the 20th century. One of the main reasons for this is his understanding and embracing of percussive colors and effects. His language is largely defined by the way he re-defined the piano as a Percussion-inclusive instrument.

He had worked out his own technique, one that ran counter to established traditions of hand and arm. His hands were turned out; he used a low wrist and flat fingers; the little finger of his right hand was always curled tight until it had to strike a note.