Murray Perahia
American pianist and conductor · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1947 · age 79
Murray David Perahia is an American pianist and conductor. He has been considered one of the greatest living pianists. He was the first North American pianist to win the Leeds International Piano Competition, in 1972.
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2014Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of MusicAward2013Royal Academy of Music Bach PrizeAward2011Echo Klassik - Instrumentalist of the YearAward1998Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Instrumentalist)Award1947Born19 April 1947
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Born 1947 · age 79
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Charles MackerrasBoth received Classic Brit Awards
András SchiffBoth received Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize
Julian BreamBoth received Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Instrumentalist)
Bryn TerfelBoth received Classic Brit Awards
Philippe HerrewegheBoth received Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize
Håkan HardenbergerBoth received Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Instrumentalist)