Murray Perahia

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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".

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: New York City, New York

Birthday: April 19, 1947

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Gender: Male

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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