Murray Perahia
Known for
Acting
Born
April 19, 1947 (age 79)
Birthplace
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".
Best known work
Classic Archive: Murray Perahia - Beethoven, the Complete Piano Concertos
1988
Murray Perahia, Not Of This World
2010
A Beethoven Concert: Symphony No. 7, Piano Concerto No. 1, Overture to Coriolan / Solti, Perahia, London Symphony Orchestra
2002
Meisterwerke der Klassik
2012