Vladimir Horowitz, Piano Benefit: American Red Cross The New York Times review of this recital notes that, according to an announcement from stage, more than $10,500 was raised for the American Red Cross. It also mentions that "the platform was draped with a huge Red Cross flag and several hundred nurses in bright yellow uniforms were seated on the stage during the performance." M.A.S. "HOROWITZ RECITAL ASSISTS RED CROSS." New York Times (1923-Current file) Apr 06 1944: 27. ProQuest. 27 Aug. 2013. solo recital benefit performance 1944-04-05T20:30:00