Vladimir Ashkenazy

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]

Known For

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

as Self

Le Grand Échiquier

as Self - Main Guest

Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Here to Make Music

as Self

Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

as Self

Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

as Self

Vladimir Ashkenazy: The Vital Juices Are Russian

as Himself

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years

as self

We Want the Light

as Self

The Greatest Love and the Greatest Sorrow

as Self

The Trout

as Self