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My Take
Evgeny Kissin is a name that makes me sit up straighter. Born in Moscow in 1971 and hailed as a child prodigy who later took British and Israeli citizenship, he has collected the Karajan Prize, a Grammy, and honors from several nations. Yet what truly draws me is not the trophy shelf but the sincerity in every note. Plenty of prodigies fade, while he has spent a lifetime returning to the keyboard with the same seriousness. Add the fact that he also writes poetry and prose, and I find myself simply, deeply admiring of the man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Evgeny Kissin
- Name (Japanese)
- エフゲニー・キーシン
- Reading
- えふげにー・きーしん
- Born
- October 10, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- classical pianist / composer / pianist / writer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Order of the Badge of Honour
- 2005 Herbert von Karajan Music Prize
- honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong
- 2002 Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year
- Grammy Awards
- Steinway artist
- Order of Friendship
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Evgeny Kissin born?
Born October 10, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Evgeny Kissin from?
Evgeny Kissin is from Moscow, Moscow Governorate, Duchy of Moscow.
What does Evgeny Kissin do?
Evgeny Kissin works as classical pianist, composer, pianist, writer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.