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Vladimir Ashkenazy

Acting
88 years oldGorky, Russian SFSR, USSR, [now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia]

Biography

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 recordings have earned him five Grammy awards plus Iceland's Order of the Falcon. [Wikipedia]

Personal Details

Born
July 6, 1937
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Gorky, Russian SFSR, USSR, [now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia]
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Vladimir Achkenazi