Oktober 2007
Im Gedenken
Als Emil Gilels 1985 im Alter von nur 68 Jahren plötzlich starb, verlor die Welt einen der bedeutendsten Pianisten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Noch heute, mehr als 20 Jahre nach seinem Tod ist er all jenen in lebendiger Erinnerung, die das Glück hatten, ihn im Konzert erleben zu dürfen. Der Titan der russischen Klaviertradition ist längst zur Legende geworden. Dieses Projekt ist dem Andenken an Emil Gilels gewidmet. Erinnerungen verschiedener Persönlichkeiten, sowie unbekanntes und größtenteils unveröffentlichtes Bild- und Tonmaterial zeichnen ein vielschichtiges und spannendes Bild des genialen Musikers.
october 2007
In memoriam
The sudden death of Emil Gilels in 1985 at the age of 68 robbed the world of one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. Even today more than 20 years after his death he is vividly remembered by those who were lucky enough to have heard him in person. A titan of the Russian piano tradition has now become a legend.
This project is dedicated to the memory of Emil Gilels. It contains many personal reflections and as yet unpublished photos and recordings, all of which contribute to a more complete picture of this diverse and brilliant musician.
Latest News
september 2008
travel to moscow
Michael Poliatskin went to Moscow to meet family Gilels. He scanned more than 1000 documents. They will be published on this website.
september 2008
Biography update
The biography of Emil Gilels is now available in Russian, German and English
march 2008
Elisabeth Gilels died
On 13th march 2008 Elisabeth Gilels, the sister of Emil died at age of 88 in Moscow.
october 2007
Biography
Prof. Dr. Elena Federovitch has written the biography of Emil Gilels for this project.
Latest Photos
Latest Documents
Latest Memories
march 2009
Oxana Yablonskaya
The russian pianist studied with Alexander Goldenweiser and Tatiana Nikolayeva.
december 2008
Boris Goldstein
The violonist Boris Goldstein (born 1922 in Odessa, died 1987 in Hannover) was a friend of Emil Gilels since his youth. He studied with the famous violin teacher Pjotr Stolyarsky.
october 2008
Nikita Magaloff
The pianist Nikita Magaloff met Gilels 1938 the first time.
august 2008
TamI Ahronovitch
Tami Ahronovitch is the wife of Yuri Ahronovitch, the famous conductor, who died in 2002. He was a close friend of Emil Gilels.
june 2008
Denise de Vries-Tolkowsky
Denise de Vries-Tolkowsky was a close friend of Emil Gilels.
