Vladimir Ashkenazy
Born
July 6, 1937 (88 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Gorky, Russian SFSR, USSR, [now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia]
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
Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli
Self
2020
Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask
Self
2010
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Self
2009
We Want the Light
Self
2004
Van de Schoonheid en de Troost
himself · (1 episode)
2000
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years
self
1997
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself
1996
The Greatest Love and the Greatest Sorrow
Self
1994
Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Here to Make Music
Self
1989
Ashkenazy Observed
Self
1987
Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist
Self
1978
Beethoven Piano Concertos 1-5
Himself
1974
Le Grand Échiquier
Self - Main Guest · (1 episode)
1972
The Trout
Self
1970
Vladimir Ashkenazy: The Vital Juices Are Russian
Himself
1970