Alexander Toradze

Pianist

Birthday May 30, 1952

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Russia

Age 71 years old

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About

Georgia-born classical concert pianist who became known as a performer with many of the world's major orchestras.

Before Fame

He toured with the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra of Moscow in 1983. He sought asylum at the American Embassy while in Madrid.

Trivia

He would always pray before a performance, something he advised all aspiring concert pianists to do.

Family Life

His father David was a well-known composer, while his mother Liana was an ophthalmologist and a movie actress.

Associated With

He specialized in Russian composers like Igor Stravinsky.