Vladimir Ashkenazy

Also known as Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy

Icelandic pianist and conductor from Russia (born 1937)

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Gorky, Russian SFSR, USSR, [now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia]

Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (b.1937) is an internationally recognized solo pianist, chamber music performer, and conductor. He is originally from Russia and has held Icelandic citizenship since 1972. He has lived in Switzerland since 1978. Ashkenazy has collaborated with well-known orchestras and soloists. In addition, he has recorded a large storehouse of classical and romantic works. His…

Known for

Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli — Self2020
Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask — Self2010
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould — Self2009
Mozart: Great Piano Concertos Vol. I — Self - Piano & Conductor (Concerto No. 12)2005
We Want the Light — Self2004
Van de Schoonheid en de Troost — himself2000
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years — self1997
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy — Himself1996
The Greatest Love and the Greatest Sorrow — Self1994
Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Here to Make Music — Self1989

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Key facts

Born: ( 1937-07-06 ) July 6, 1937 (age 88) , Gorky , Russian SFSR , Soviet Union
Occupations: Pianist chamber music performer conductor
Parents: David Ashkenazi (father) Yevstolia Grigorievna (mother)
Awards: Grammy Awards (7 times), Order of the Falcon (Iceland)

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Instance of: human
Given name: Vladimir
Gender: male
Citizenship: Soviet Union
Place of birth: Nizhny Novgorod
Position held: music director
Educated at: Moscow Conservatory
Languages spoken: Russian
Award: Order of the Falcon
Student of: Lev Oborin
Genre: classical music
Instrument: piano
Record label: Decca
Official website: www.vladimirashkenazy.com/index.php
Image: Vladimir Ashkenazy.jpg
Number of children: 5

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date of birth: 1937-07-06
Commons category: Vladimir Ashkenazy
start of work period: 1945-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

Ashkenazy with his wife Þórunn and eldest son Vladimir in 1963 Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Russian: Владимир Давидович Ашкенази; born 6 July 1937) is a Soviet-born Icelandic pianist, chamber music performer, and conductor. Ashkenazy has collaborated with well-known orchestras and soloists. In addition, he has recorded a large repertoire of classical and romantic works. His recordings have earned him seven Grammy Awards and he has been awarded three stages of Iceland's Order of the Falcon for his contribution to music.

Early life and education

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