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Murray Perahia, born in 1947, is an American pianist and conductor who has long been counted among the great pianists of his time. In 1972 he became the first North American to win the Leeds International Piano Competition. Perahia is acclaimed for his readings of Schubert, Brahms, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Handel and Scarlatti, and he has made dozens of recordings, beginning with piano concertos by Mozart. His honors include the Royal Philharmonic Society Award for instrumentalist in 1998, the Echo Klassik instrumentalist of the year in 2011, the Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize in 2013 and a honorary doctorate from the Royal College of Music in 2014. He holds a honorary knighthood from the British crown. Audiences prize his lyrical touch, great clarity and deep musical intelligence in recitals and with orchestras.
- Genres: classical
- Active since 1973
- Born in New York City
- Honors: Brit Award, British honours (OBE/MBE)
- Labels: Columbia Records
- Category: Musician
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Milestones
- Released the album Piano Concertos nos. 1 & 2
- Released the album The Chopin Preludes (Complete)
- Released the album Piano Concertos no. 9 & 21
- Released the album 6 Poems & Requiem, Op. 90 / Liederkreis, Op. 39 / 5 Lieder, Op. 40
- Received the Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Instrumentalist)
- Won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra) ("Bach: English Suites Nos")
- Won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without Orchestra) ("Chopin: Études, Op")
- Named Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year
- Received the Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize
- Received honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music
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