Krystian Zimerman
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Summary
Krystian Zimerman was born on December 5, 1956[1], in Zabrze[2]. He has worked as a pianist[3], conductor[4], composer[5], and music educator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,016 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Poland[8]
- Educated at: Academy of Music in Katowice[9]
- Award received: Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[10], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[11], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[12], honorary doctor of the Chopin University of Music[13], Echo Klassik – Chamber Music Recording of the Year[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: classical music[16]
- Record label: Deutsche Grammophon[17]
- Commons category: Krystian Zimerman[18]
- Residence: Basel[19]
- Family name: Zimerman[20]
- Given name: Krystian[21]
- Official website: https://www.krystianzimerman.eu/[22]
- Student of: Andrzej Jasiński[23]
- Instrument: piano[24]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[25]
- Participant in: IX International Chopin Piano Competition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[27]
- Name in native language: Krystian Zimerman[28]
- Number of children: 2[29]
Why It Matters
Krystian Zimerman has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Krystian Zimerman born?
Krystian Zimerman was born in Zabrze[2].
What did Krystian Zimerman do for work?
Krystian Zimerman worked as a pianist[3], conductor[4], composer[5], and music educator[6].
Where did Krystian Zimerman go to school?
Krystian Zimerman was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[9].
What awards did Krystian Zimerman receive?
Honors received include Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[10], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[11], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[12], and honorary doctor of the Chopin University of Music[13].