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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".
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Birthday1947-04-19 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Awardshonorary doctor of the Royal College of Music, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize, Classic Brit Awards, Echo Klassik Award - Instrumentalist of the Year
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