Vladimir Ashkenazy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Vladimir Ashkenazy

Icelandic pianist and conductor from Russia

Date of Birth: 06-Jul-1937

Place of Birth: Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia

Profession: composer, conductor, pianist

Nationality: Russia, Iceland

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Russian: ?????´??? ????´????? ??????´??, Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazi; born 6 July 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.