Vladimir Ashkenazy

Born: 1937-07-06

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]


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Ashkenazy Observed

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Released: 1987-01-01

Documentary about Soviet-born pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy.

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Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

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Released: 2009-09-13

A documentary on the mysterious and influential pianist.

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The Trout

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Released: 1970-11-08

Christopher Nupen's record of the concert given by five young musicians in the new Queen...

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Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Violinist

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Released: 1978-01-01

Documentary on the life and career of violinist Itzhak Perlman, including interviews, archival...

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Beyond Perfection: The Pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

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Released: 2020-01-05

Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli – a name that provokes almost a sense of awe and intimidation,...

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Eighth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Here to Make Music

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Released: 1989-01-01

Emmy Award winning documentary, directed by Peter Rosen, about the Eighth Van Cliburn...

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Elgar: The Man Behind the Mask

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Released: 2010-11-12

The composer of Land of Hope and Glory is often regarded as the quintessential English...

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Beethoven Piano Concertos 1-5

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Released: 1974-04-01

These recordings, filmed in March and April 1974 for the BBC, occurred at the tail end of the...

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The Greatest Love and the Greatest Sorrow

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Released: 1994-11-07

The Greatest Love and the Greatest Sorrow is a film which sets out to bring the viewer closer,...

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We Want the Light

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Released: 2004-10-22

The struggles of the world’s Jewish people over the course of several centuries are expressed...

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Le Grand Échiquier

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First aired: 1972-01-12

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