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Vladimir Ashkenazy is a Russian-Icelandic pianist and conductor. He is one of the most renowned and respected pianists of the 20th century. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the Order of the British Empire, the Order of the White Eagle, and the Order of the Polar Star. Vladimir Ashkenazy was born on 6 July 1937 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. He began studying piano at the age of six and made his debut with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of twelve. He graduated from the Moscow Conservatory in 1960 and went on to become a professor at the same institution. In 1963, Ashkenazy moved to London and began performing internationally. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and has made numerous recordings. He has also conducted several orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Vladimir Ashkenazy is married to Icelandic pianist Þórunn Jóhannsdóttir and has two children. He currently resides in Reykjavík, Iceland. As of 2021, Vladimir Ashkenazy's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.
| Popular As | Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazi |
| Occupation | soundtrack,music_department,actor |
| Age | 85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Born | 6 July, 1937 |
| Birthday | 6 July |
| Birthplace | Nizhny Novgorod, Russia |
| Nationality | Russia |
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Vladimir Ashkenazy Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
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Who Is Vladimir Ashkenazy's Wife?
His wife is Thorunn Johannsdottir (m. 1961)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Thorunn Johannsdottir (m. 1961) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Dimitri Ashkenazy, Vovka Ashkenazy |
Vladimir Ashkenazy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Vladimir Ashkenazy worth at the age of 85 years old? Vladimir Ashkenazy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from Russia. We have estimated Vladimir Ashkenazy's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
Vladimir Ashkenazy Social Network
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Since 2004 he started a three-year contract as Music Director of the NHK Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo, Japan. Vladimir Ashkenazy is currently President of the Rachmaninoff Society. His interpretations of piano concertos by Sergei Rachmaninoff are among the best. He also made many other critically acclaimed recordings of piano music including all concertos of Ludwig van Beethoven. He received several Grammy awards as well as other international awards and prizes for his studio recordings and concert performances.
From 1998-2003 Vladimir Ashkenazy was Music Director of Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in Prague, Czech Republic.
At the same time, From 1989-1999 Ashkenazy was Principal Conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.
Since 1981 Ashkenazy was appointed Conductor of the Royal Symphony Orchestra, and from 1987-1994 he was Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of the Royal Symphony Orchestra in London.
Ashkenazy became the citizen of Iceland in 1972.
In 1963 he emigrated from USSR to Britain. There he began a successful career as a conductor.
Vladimir Askenazy shot to fame after he won the 1st prize at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in 1962. The same year he gave successful piano recitals in London.
In 1961 Askenazy married his fellow student Thorunn Joannsdottir and they had a son, Vladimir, born in Moscow. Mr.
From 1958-1963 he studied at the Moscow Conservatory under renown pianist Lev Oborin.
In 1956 he won the 1st prize at the Queen Elizabeth International Piano Competition in Brussels.
In 1955 he won the 2nd prize at the Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw.
In 1952, then 14-year-old, Askenazy premiered the 3rd piano concerto by Dmitri Kabalevsky.
Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy was born on July 6, 1937, in Nizhny Novgorod (Gorky). His father, named David Ashkenazi, was a popular concert pianist in the Soviet Union. His mother, named Evstolia Grigoryevna (nee Plotnova), was also a musician. Young Ashkenazy studied piano at the Central School of Music in Moscow.
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