About

Known credits:
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Birthday:
1947-04-19
Place of birth:
New York City, New York
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Murray Perahia

Overview

Murray David Perahia , KBE is an American pianist and conductor. He is widely considered as one of the greatest living pianists. He was the first North American pianist to win the Leeds International Piano Competition, in 1972. Known as a leading interpreter of Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann, among other composers, Perahia has won numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards from a total of 18 nominations, and 9 Gramophone Awards in addition to its first and only "Piano Award".

Known for

Acting
2010 Murray Perahia, Not Of This World Actor N/A
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Classic Archive: Murray Perahia - Beethoven, the Complete Piano Concertos Actor N/A
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Sir Georg Solti: Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 Actor N/A
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