Emil Gilels
Soviet pianist (1916-1985)
1916 — 1985
Quick Facts
Profession
Soviet pianist (1916-1985)
Born
October 19, 1916
Died
1985 (age ~69)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
pianist, music educator
Russian EmpireBorn in OdesaDied in Moscow
1916
Born in Odesa (1916-10-19)
1973
AwardRobert Schumann Prize of the City of Zwickau
1985
Died in Moscow
About
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels was a Russian and Soviet pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. His sister Elizabeth, three years his junior, was a violinist. His daughter Elena became a pianist.
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Who is Emil Gilels?+
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels was a Russian and Soviet pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. His sister Elizabeth, three years his junior, was a violinist. His daughter Elena became a pianist.
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Gilels born?+
Emil Gilels was born on October 19, 1916.
When did Emil Gilels die?+
Emil Gilels died in 1985, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — October 19, 1916
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
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