Krystian Zimerman
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Krystian Zimerman
Summary
Krystian Zimerman is a human[1]. He was born in Zabrze[2]. He was born on December 5, 1956[3]. He worked as a pianist[4], conductor[5], composer[6], and music educator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (681 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Krystian Zimerman was born in Zabrze[2].
- Krystian Zimerman was born on December 5, 1956[3].
- Krystian Zimerman held citizenship in Poland[9].
- Krystian Zimerman worked as a pianist[4].
- Krystian Zimerman's professions included conductor[5].
- Krystian Zimerman worked as a composer[6].
- Krystian Zimerman's professions included music educator[7].
- Krystian Zimerman was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[10].
- Krystian Zimerman received the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[11].
- Krystian Zimerman received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize[12].
- Krystian Zimerman received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13].
- Krystian Zimerman received the honorary doctor of the Chopin University of Music[14].
- Krystian Zimerman received the Echo Klassik – Chamber Music Recording of the Year[15].
- Krystian Zimerman is recorded as male[16].
- Krystian Zimerman's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Krystian Zimerman's genre is classical music[18].
- Krystian Zimerman's record label is recorded as Deutsche Grammophon[19].
- Krystian Zimerman's Commons category is recorded as Krystian Zimerman[20].
- Krystian Zimerman's residence is recorded as Basel[21].
- Krystian Zimerman's family name is recorded as Zimerman[22].
- Krystian Zimerman's given name is recorded as Krystian[23].
- Krystian Zimerman's official website is recorded as https://www.krystianzimerman.eu/[24].
- Krystian Zimerman studied under Andrzej Jasiński[25].
- Krystian Zimerman's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
- Krystian Zimerman's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: PL[29]
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Began / founded: 1956-12-05[30]
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Genre(s): classical[31]
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Community tags: classical, pianist, piano, polish pianist[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 87195fff-2f31-4503-b7c3-76b39c60d89b[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Krystian Zimerman was born in Zabrze[2]. He was born on December 5, 1956[3].
Education
Krystian Zimerman was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[10]. He studied under Andrzej Jasiński[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[4], conductor[5], composer[6], and music educator[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[11]; Léonie Sonning Music Prize[12], a music award[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1959[36]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], a grade of an order[37], in Poland[38]; honorary doctor of the Chopin University of Music[14], an award[39], in Poland[40]; and Echo Klassik – Chamber Music Recording of the Year[15].
Why It Matters
Krystian Zimerman ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (681 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Krystian Zimerman born?
Krystian Zimerman's place of birth was Zabrze[2].
What did Krystian Zimerman do for work?
Krystian Zimerman worked as pianist[4], conductor[5], composer[6], and music educator[7].
Where did Krystian Zimerman go to school?
Krystian Zimerman was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[10].
What awards did Krystian Zimerman receive?
Honors received include Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[11], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[12], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[13], and honorary doctor of the Chopin University of Music[14].