Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music
“The Gift of Music plus The Albert Hall Encores”
Synopsis
Evgeny Igorevich Kissin was born in Moscow on the 10th of October 1971. He started to play the piano at the age of two, as soon as he was tall enough to reach the keyboard and he has not looked back from that day to this. His is a very rare story of continued success that has had the simultaneous blessing of critics, the public and musicians alike. This film by Christopher Nupen shows Kissin in preparation, interview, rehearsal and performance, with several dazzling performances shot live on stage, in true concert conditions. It also contains all the encores from Kissin's memorable Promenade concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in August, 1997—the first Prom concert by a soloist, it attracted the biggest audience in all the 103 year history, very nearly six thousand people. The music is by Liszt, Gluck, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Paganini, Kissin himself and Chopin, the composer for whom Kissin feels the closest affinity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Nupen
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Nupen
- Original Title
- Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- WDR, RSI, Allegro Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Nupen
Christopher Nupen
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Nupen
Director
Christopher Nupen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music about?
Evgeny Igorevich Kissin was born in Moscow on the 10th of October 1971. He started to play the piano at the age of two, as soon as he was tall enough to reach the keyboard and he has not looked back from that day to this. His is a very rare story of continued success that has had the simultaneous blessing of critics, the public and musicians alike. This film by Christopher Nupen shows Kissin in preparation, interview, rehearsal and performance, with several dazzling performances shot live on stage, in true concert conditions. It also contains all the encores from Kissin's memorable Promenade concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in August, 1997—the first Prom concert by a soloist, it attracted the biggest audience in all the 103 year history, very nearly six thousand people. The music is by Liszt, Gluck, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Paganini, Kissin himself and Chopin, the composer for whom Kissin feels the closest affinity.
Who directed Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music?
Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music was directed by Christopher Nupen.
Who stars in Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music?
The principal cast of Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music includes Evgeny Kissin.
When was Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music released and how long is it?
Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music?
Evgeny Kissin: The Gift of Music holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).