Happy birthday! Dennis Russell Davies turns 81 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary pianist turns 81 on Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025.

Dennis Russell Davies is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation.

Popular pianist-conductor Dennis Russell Davies has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Davies, a cultural icon

Born in Toledo on April 16, 1944, Dennis Russell Davies' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Davies' not just a great pianist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dennis hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dennis Russell Davies as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Dennis, you're the best!

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