How many times did Horowitz officially retire from public performances?
Once
Four times
Twice
Three times
Answer
Twice, Horowitz officially retired from public performances, seeking solace from the pressures and anxieties that plagued him throughout his illustrious career. His first retirement, spanning nearly a decade, commenced in 1936, while the second, a more permanent withdrawal, began in 1953, lasting until his triumphant return to the concert stage in 1965.
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