- Source of Wealth: Music
- Age: 77
- Birth Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Marital Status: Married (Elena Bashkirova)
- Full Name: Daniel Barenboim, KBE
- Nationality: Argentinian, Israeli, Palestinian, and Spanish
- Date of Birth: November 15, 1942
- Ethnicity: Jewish and Russian
- Occupation: Pianist and Music Conductor
- Education: Accademia Musicale Chigiana and Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
- Children: 2 (Michael and David Arthur)
At the age of 10, Barenboim began his professional career as a pianist and traveled between Vienna and Rome. By the time Barenboim was in his early teens, he had become a world traveler as he traversed the world as a pianist. In addition to his career as a pianist, Barenboim has conducted symphonies and orchestras at many famed musical venues. His work has been recognized throughout the world and Barenboim has won seven grammy awards for his musical performances and discography. In addition to his musical contributions, Barenboim has made a name for himself as a supporter of Palestinian rights and has denounced the conservative Israeli government. Barenboim has used his concerts as a platform to advocate Palestinian rights by performing in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.