Krystian Zimerman
Polish classical pianist · Poland · On the map · Musicians · Born 1956 · age 69
Krystian Zimerman is a Polish concert pianist, conductor and pedagogue who has been described as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. In 1975, he won the IX International Chopin Piano Competition.
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2015Honorary Doctor of the Chopin University of MusicAward2013Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward2010Golden Medal for Merit to CultureAward1995Echo Klassik - Chamber Music Recording of the YearAward1994Léonie Sonning Music PrizeAward1956Born5 December 1956
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Poland
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Born 1956 · age 69
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Mariss JansonsBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
Nikolaus HarnoncourtBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
José Antonii jhendry jajaBoth received Honorary Doctor of the Chopin University of Music
Sabine MeyerBoth received Echo Klassik - Chamber Music Recording of the Year
György KurtágBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize
György LigetiBoth received Léonie Sonning Music Prize