Murray Perahia

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".

Born:

Apr 19, 1947 In New York City, New York

Movie/TV Credits:

4

First Appeared:

In the movie Murray Perahia, Not Of This World 2010-01-01

Latest Project:

Movie Sir Georg Solti: Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 2025