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# Vladimir Ashkenazy

(1937)   Classical Pianist

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Vladimir Ashkenazy is a classical pianist, best known for *Musica*.

## Quick Facts About Vladimir Ashkenazy

Born July 6, 1937

Profession Classical Pianist

Notable works Musica

## About Vladimir Ashkenazy

Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy is a Soviet-born Icelandic pianist, chamber music performer, and conductor. Ashkenazy has collaborated with well-known orchestras and soloists. In addition, he has recorded a large repertoire of classical and romantic works. His recordings have earned him seven Grammy Awards and he has been awarded three stages of Iceland's Order of the Falcon for his contribution to music.

##  Quotes by Vladimir Ashkenazy

> [Steinway is the only piano on which the pianist can do everything he wants. And everything he dreams.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vladimir-ashkenazy/steinway-is-the-only-piano-on-which-the-pianist-can-do-everything-he/)

[Vladimir Ashkenazy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vladimir-ashkenazy/)

[Can do](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/can-do/)

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> [I believe that interpretation should be like a transparent glass, a window for the composer's music.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vladimir-ashkenazy/i-believe-that-interpretation-should-be-like-a-transparent-glass-a/)

[Vladimir Ashkenazy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vladimir-ashkenazy/)

[Believe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/believe/)

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