Knowra Murray Perahia Murray Perahia Murray Perahia is an American concert pianist and conductor known for performances and recordings of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and other classical composers.
Goldberg Variations : Johann Sebastian Bach’s keyboard work consists of an aria followed by thirty variations and a closing return of the aria. Perahia recorded this demanding cycle, bringing contrapuntal clarity and a singing tone to its keyboard textures.
Vladimir Horowitz : Vladimir Horowitz was a Russian-American pianist celebrated for virtuosity and a distinctive, high-voltage performance style. Horowitz mentored Perahia and encouraged his development as a pianist.
Curtis Institute of Music : The Curtis Institute of Music is a Philadelphia conservatory that provides tuition-free professional training to a small student body. Perahia studied piano there, including with Rudolf Serkin.
Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo : The Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo honors a classical instrumental performance without an orchestra. Perahia won the award for recordings including Bach’s English Suites and the Goldberg Variations.
The Well-Tempered Clavier : Johann Sebastian Bach’s two books of preludes and fugues explore all major and minor keys. Perahia recorded selections from this collection, whose polyphony rewards his lucid voicing.
Rudolf Serkin : Rudolf Serkin was a Bohemian-born pianist known for performances of Beethoven, Brahms, and chamber music. Perahia studied with Serkin at the Curtis Institute of Music.
Mannes School of Music : Mannes School of Music is a New York City conservatory that became part of The New School. Perahia studied composition at Mannes before establishing himself as a concert pianist.
Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance : The Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance recognizes recordings by ensembles performing chamber repertoire. Perahia shared the award for a recording of Schubert’s Trout Quintet.
Mozart piano concertos : Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s piano concertos combine solo keyboard writing with orchestral dialogue. Perahia has performed and recorded these concertos as both pianist and conductor.
Benjamin Britten : Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor, and pianist whose works include operas, songs, and chamber music. Perahia’s early collaborations with Britten included performances at the Aldeburgh Festival.
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