Emil Grigoryevich Gilels[a] (Russian: Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс; 19 October 1916 – 14 October 1985) was a Soviet[3] pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time.[4][5]
His sister Elizaveta, three years his junior, was a renowned violinist. His daughter Elena became a successful pianist.
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^"The 20 Greatest Pianists of all time". Classical Music. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
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Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Russian: Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс; 19 October 1916 – 14 October 1985) was a Soviet pianist. He is widely regarded as one...
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