Murray Perahia
Date of Birth:
Apr 19, 1947
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York
Date of Birth:
Apr 19, 1947
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York
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".