Jon Kimura Parker
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About
Internationally known classical musician who performed and recorded the works of such composers as Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Prokofiev.
Before Fame
He played with the Vancouver Youth Orchestra at the age of five.
Trivia
He won the 1984 Leeds International Pianoforte Competition and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1999.
Family Life
He was born in Vancouver to Keiko Parker. His uncle was Edward Parker, and his brother James and cousin Ian would also become pianists.
Associated With
He was taught by Adele Marcus at The Juilliard School.
