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]

Filmography

all 16

Movies 15

self 13

Vladimir Ashkenazy

Biography

Filmography

all 16

Movies 15

self 13

TV Shows 1

Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (2020)

Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask (2010)

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (2009)

We Want the Light (2004)

Glenn Gould: The Russian Journey (2002)

The Greatest Love and the Greatest Sorrow (1994)

Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Here to Make Music (1989)

Tchaikovsky's Women and Fate (1988)

Ashkenazy Observed (1987)

The Language Of The New Music (1985)

Jean Sibelius: The Early Years (1984)

Jean Sibelius: Maturity and Silence (1984)

Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist (1978)

Beethoven Piano Concertos 1-5 (1974)

Le Grand Échiquier (1972)

The Trout (1970)

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Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1937-07-06 (86 years old)

Birth PlaceNizhny Novgorod, Russia

ChildrenDimitri Ashkenazy

CitizenshipsIceland, Russia

Also Known AsVladimir Achkenazi

Awardshonorary doctor of the University of Sydney, Sibelius Medal, Queen Elisabeth Competition laureate, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon, Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal, Order of Merit of Berlin, honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music

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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1937-07-06 (86 years old)

Birth Place
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Children
Dimitri Ashkenazy

Citizenships
Iceland, Russia

Also Known As
Vladimir Achkenazi

Awards
honorary doctor of the University of Sydney, Sibelius Medal, Queen Elisabeth Competition laureate, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon, Artis Bohemiae Amicis Medal, Order of Merit of Berlin, honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music