Just in: Ashkenazy retires

Just in: Ashkenazy retires

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norman lebrecht

January 18, 2020

The pianist and conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy has announced his retirement, effective from today.

He is 82 years old.

Ashkenazy was one of the foremost pianists of the past half-century and one of the nicest men on the classical stage.

He will be fondly missed.

The statement was issued by his agency.

UPDATE: Brendel with a bang, Ashkenazy with a whisper

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