Murray Perahia
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.
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Mannes College The New School for MusicFiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Classic Brit Awards🏆 Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize🏆 Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire🏆 honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music🏆 Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year
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1947
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