Emil Gilels
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Russian: Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс; 19 October 1916 – 14 October 1985) was a Soviet pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time.
His sister Elizaveta, three years his junior, was a renowned violinist. His daughter Elena became a successful pianist.
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- Soviet Union
- Born
- October 19th, 1916
- Died
- October 14th, 1985
- Genres
- Labels
- EMI ClassicsUniversal Music FranceRCAMelodiyaDeutsche Grammophon