Vladimir Ashkenazy

Vladimir Ashkenazy
Владимир Ашкенази
Vladimir Ashkenazy in 2007
Born (1937-07-06) July 6, 1937
OccupationsPianist, chamber music performer, conductor
Parents
AwardsGrammy Awards (7 times)
Order of the Falcon (Iceland)

Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Russian: Влади́мир Дави́дович Ашкена́зи, tr. Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazi; born 6 July 1937) is a Soviet-born Icelandic pianist, chamber music performer, and conductor. Ashkenazy has collaborated with well-known orchestras and soloists. In addition, he has recorded a large repertoire of classical and romantic works. His recordings have earned him seven Grammy Awards and he has been awarded three stages of Iceland's Order of the Falcon for his overall contribution to music.