Russian-born classical pianist's personal account of a life in music.
A personal account of a life in music, from the Russian-born classical pianist who has been a British citizen since 2002 and an Israeli citizen since 2013. From his childhood in Russia to his life as a teenage prodigy in Britain, to his views of other pianists and conductors, this covers his whole life.
The title is right: it's a blend of some of the highlights of his life, musical and otherwise, along with Kissin's thoughts on a variety of topics from the nature of humanity to the meaning of liberty in Russia to his views of other musicians
