I found for the first time something on Horowitz's technique and approach to piano playing. Apparently he gave a couple of presentations in 1928 and 1932, and someone was kind enough to take notes on them.
The 1932 article is especially instructive. Perhaps, I should read it every few days to remind myself what I need to learn--from Horowitz, no less.
More important, notice that these are all lessons he learned himself. You don't become the greatest pianist of all time (or, at least, the 20th century) by just taking in what your teacher has to say. You need to figure things out on your own.
Such is true in all human endearvors. The greats figure things out, work on them tirelessly, and overcome difficulties. The lesser mortals usually give up at various stages before reaching that level.
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