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Murray Perahia

Biography: 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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Birthday: April 19, 1947

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Classic Archive: Murray Perahia - Beethoven, the Complete Piano Concertos

Overview: This installment of the Classic Archive series captures renowned American pianist Murray Perahia at one with his art form, interpreting the works of Ludwig van Beethoven with unrivaled virtuosity and sensitivity. At once playful and disciplined, Perahia's technique evokes the mastery of a poetic genius who strives to blend the lyric and the epic, much like Beethoven united classic and romantic styles in his compositions.

Genres: Music

Original Language: en

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Murray Perahia, Not Of This World

2010-01-01

Overview: An intimate portrait of the legendary pianist Murray Perahia. The documentary observes Perahia at work on the interpretation of some pieces by Chopin and Schumann. It shows him as conductor of the famous Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, follows him into the recording studio and a master class in Hanover and finally captures a concert performance at a Warsaw Chopin recital in February 2010.

Genres: Documentary Music

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2010-01-01

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Sir Georg Solti: Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

Overview: This superb performance of three of Beethoven's compositions features renowned pianist Murray Perahia and the London Symphony Orchestra, led by legendary guest conductor Sir Georg Solti. The concert, which was held as part of the fifth anniversary celebration of London's Barbican Centre, includes the Overture to "Coriolan," op. 62; Piano Concerto no. 1 in C Major, op. 15; and Symphony no. 7 in A Major, op. 92.

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Murray Perahia

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Classic Archive: Murray Perahia - Beethoven, the Complete Piano Concertos

Murray Perahia, Not Of This World

Sir Georg Solti: Beethoven: Symphony No. 7