Evgeny Kissin
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Summary
Evgeny Kissin was born on October 10, 1971[1], in Moscow[2]. He has worked as a classical pianist[3], composer[4], pianist[5], writer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,942 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Russia[9], United Kingdom[10], Israel[11], Soviet Union[12]
- Educated at: Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[13]
- Award received: Order of the Badge of Honour[14], Herbert von Karajan Music Prize[15], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[16], Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year[17], Grammy Awards[18], Steinway artist[19], Order of Friendship[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: classical music[22]
- Record label: Deutsche Grammophon[23], RCA Red Seal[24], Melodiya[25]
- Commons category: Evgeny Kissin[26]
- Family name: Kisin[27]
- Given name: Yevgeny[28]
- Official website: https://www.kissin.org[29]
- Student of: Anna Kantor[30]
- Instrument: piano[31]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], Russian[34], Yiddish[35]
- Start of work period: 1981[36]
Why It Matters
Evgeny Kissin has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Evgeny Kissin born?
Evgeny Kissin was born in Moscow[2].
What did Evgeny Kissin do for work?
Evgeny Kissin worked as a classical pianist[3], composer[4], pianist[5], writer[6], and musician[7].
Where did Evgeny Kissin go to school?
Evgeny Kissin was educated at Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[13].
What awards did Evgeny Kissin receive?
Honors received include Order of the Badge of Honour[14], Herbert von Karajan Music Prize[15], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[16], and Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year[17].