Vladimir Ashkenazy

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Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Russian: ВладиÌмир ДавиÌдович ÐшкенаÌзи, Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazi; born 6 July 1937) is an internationally recognized solo pianist, chamber music performer, and conductor, originally from Russia, who has held Icelandic citizenship since 1972. He has lived in Switzerland since 1978. Ashkenazy collaborated with some of the most prestigious orchestras and soloists. In addition, he has recorded a large storehouse of classical and romantic works. His virtuoso yet carefully thoughtful recordings have earned him five Grammy awards plus Iceland's Order of the Falcon.