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Igor Levit
Who
Igor Levit · Arts & Literature
What
Russian-German pianist acclaimed for his Beethoven sonata cycle
When
1987, Nizhny Novgorod (Gorky), Soviet Union (now Russia)
Where
Russia · Germany
Biography
Igor Levit is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Russian-German pianist acclaimed for his Beethoven sonata cycle
How & why
Levit is a Russian-German pianist acclaimed for his intellectually searching interpretations, especially his complete cycle of Beethoven's piano sonatas, and known for his outspoken civic and anti-antisemitism activism. He moved to Germany as a child and is among the leading pianists of his generation. He is Jewish.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Russian-German pianist acclaimed for his Beethoven sonata cycle
1987
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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