Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (sometimes transliterated Ashkenazi) (Russian… Read Full Bio ↴Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (sometimes transliterated Ashkenazi) (Russian: Влади́мир Дави́дович А́шкенази) (born July 6, 1937) is a Russian conductor and, more notably, a pianist. He was born in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
Ashkenazy began his studies at the age of 6 and showing prodigious talent, was accepted at the Central Music School at 8. A graduate of the Moscow Conservatory, he won second prize in the prestigious International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1955 and shared first prize in the 1962 International Tchaikovsky Competition with English pianist John Ogdon. He is celebrated for his intelligent and well thought-out interpretations. He often recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra; two of these recordings were of the Emperor Concerto by Beethoven, and a number of Rachmaninoff pieces (including his Second Concerto).
He has recorded the complete 24 Preludes and Fugues of Shostakovich, and Chopin's entire works for piano.
Midway through his pianistic career, Ashkenazy branched into conducting. His performances of the Sibelius symphonies have been lauded in particular. He was the principal conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from 1987 to 1994, and in 1998 he became principal conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held until September 1, 2003.
Vladimir Ashkenazy is currently President of the Rachmaninoff Society.
An excellent resource covering Ashkenazy's musical philosophy and opinions on many other subjects is the book Beyond Frontiers (New York: Atheneum, 1985) which he co-wrote in 1985 with his associate Jasper Parrott.
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Awards and Recognitions
Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance:
* Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lynn Harrell & Itzhak Perlman for Beethoven: The Complete Piano Trios (1988)
* Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lynn Harrell & Itzhak Perlman for Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor (1982)
* Itzhak Perlman & Vladimir Ashkenazy for Beethoven: Sonatas for Violin and Piano (1979)
Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra):
* Vladimir Ashkenazy for Shostakovich: 24 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 87 (2000)
* Vladimir Ashkenazy for Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit; Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte; Valses Nobles et Sentimentales (1986)
Ashkenazy began his studies at the age of 6 and showing prodigious talent, was accepted at the Central Music School at 8. A graduate of the Moscow Conservatory, he won second prize in the prestigious International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1955 and shared first prize in the 1962 International Tchaikovsky Competition with English pianist John Ogdon. He is celebrated for his intelligent and well thought-out interpretations. He often recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra; two of these recordings were of the Emperor Concerto by Beethoven, and a number of Rachmaninoff pieces (including his Second Concerto).
He has recorded the complete 24 Preludes and Fugues of Shostakovich, and Chopin's entire works for piano.
Midway through his pianistic career, Ashkenazy branched into conducting. His performances of the Sibelius symphonies have been lauded in particular. He was the principal conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from 1987 to 1994, and in 1998 he became principal conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held until September 1, 2003.
Vladimir Ashkenazy is currently President of the Rachmaninoff Society.
An excellent resource covering Ashkenazy's musical philosophy and opinions on many other subjects is the book Beyond Frontiers (New York: Atheneum, 1985) which he co-wrote in 1985 with his associate Jasper Parrott.
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Awards and Recognitions
Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance:
* Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lynn Harrell & Itzhak Perlman for Beethoven: The Complete Piano Trios (1988)
* Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lynn Harrell & Itzhak Perlman for Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor (1982)
* Itzhak Perlman & Vladimir Ashkenazy for Beethoven: Sonatas for Violin and Piano (1979)
Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra):
* Vladimir Ashkenazy for Shostakovich: 24 Preludes & Fugues, Op. 87 (2000)
* Vladimir Ashkenazy for Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit; Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte; Valses Nobles et Sentimentales (1986)
24 Préludes Op.28: 21. in B flat major
Vladimir Ashkenazy Lyrics
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Prelude In C Sharp Minor Op.3 No.2 Four five six eight Rainbow come late These bitter days So s…
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@luisfrodrimaz
1. - 0:20 - do mayor. Agitato
2. - 1:03 - la menor. Lento
3. - 3:07 - sol mayor. Vivace
4. - 4:06 - mi menor. Largo
5. - 6:02 - re mayor. Allegro molto
6. - 6:37 - si menor. Lento assai
7. - 8:36 - la mayor. Andantino
8. - 9:27 - fa # menor. Molto agitato
9. - 11:43 - mi mayor. Largo
10. - 12:48 - do # menor. Allegro molto
11. - 13:17 - si mayor. Vivace
12. - 13:59 - sol # menor. Presto
13. - 15:11 - fa # mayor. Lento
14. - 18:33 - mi bemol menor. Allegro
15. - 19:09 - re bemol mayor. Sostenuto "La gota de agua"
16. - 24:56 - si bemol menor. Presto con fuoco
17. - 26:06 - la bemol mayor. Allegretto
18. - 29:09 - fa menor. Allegro molto
19. - 30:07 - mi bemol mayor. Vivace
20. - 31:33 - do menor. Largo
21. - 33:07 - si bemol mayor. Cantabile
22. - 34:42 - sol menor. Molto agitato
23. - 35:32 - fa mayor. Moderato
24. - 36:39 - re menor. Allegro appassionato
@jackarcher7495
He will always be one of my very favorite Chopin pianists. Am I smart enough to explain why? No. He just is. I return to him again and again.
@claudewallet3287
The Preludes are an essential romantic masterpiece. Maybe the most important one. Ashkenazy delivers a splendid version here. What a pianist! On à Par with the 1974 Pollini which is my reference since the 1926 Cortot, the pinnacle. I like Ashkenazy’s modesty and concentration. Like Horowitz, he keeps his eyes on the keyboard without any useless demonstrations. Compact and inspired. What a video! Thanks!
@gmnr1336
Can I just say, I think 0:20 is seriously beautiful, the way the camera pans around the piano, like inviting us closer to see him play, all the while playing Prelude in C major, which was also called "Reunion". How marvelous!
@evr551
They really did use the camera impressively. Other performances, it never shows any keys or strings, they just show their faces.
@ncif1556
i never heard it called Reunion! I have always thought of it as an extravagantly warm, loving "hello".
@deirdrenishiurdain
Yes, have to say I was dying to see his hands for the 1st prelude as I'm learning it now and looking for guidance, but it's so fast it was over by the time the camera reached his hands....he makes it sound soooo easy.
@gmnr1336
@deirdrenishiurdain I learnt this piece a year ago actually. Its actually kind of easy because its a repeated configuration, the chords as well, take your time and you should be able to do it
@deirdrenishiurdain
@Neel Raina yes, after having listened to it about 100 times in the last few days, I absolutely adore it and it's helping me to grasp the timing and flow. Hoping I can play it by Christmas...happy playing!
@user-zd1pt8gy9l
Genius Vladimir Ashkenazy. . .Marvelous performance of Chopin's preludes impresses with high professionalism, unique beauty, amazing sound and sophistication of musical taste. . .🙏❤🙏
@kanekokazuko7034
むまめた丈桁雨止みまて