Person Open DS/UK/10648 Ashkenazy; Vladimir (6 July 1937); Russian- born Icelandic conductor and pianist Ashkenazy Vladimir 6 July 1937 Russian- born Icelandic conductor and pianist Male (cisgender) Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy Gorky, Soviet Union (born - now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)

Switzerland (residence - since 1978)

Icelandic Russian Musician; Piano / Conductor White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of David Ashkenazi (Jewish pianist and composer) and Yevstolia Grigorievna Plotnova (actress) Spouse of Þórunn Jóhannsdóttir (Icelandic pianist). In order to marry, she was forced to give up her Icelandic citizenship and declare that she wanted to live in the USSR Heterosexual Vladimir Ashkenazy is an internationally recognized solo pianist, chamber music performer, and conductor. He is originally from Russia and has held Icelandic citizenship since 1972. 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. Citizenship: Ashkenazy has held Icelandic citizenship since 1972. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Ashkenazy (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 12/19/2013 RAHAKirkbride 11/7/2022 a8e46566-6f14-402f-a490-5e64ca946188