Evgeny Kissin Professions : Classical pianist Born : October 10, 1971 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Evgeny Kissin If I, as a human being and artist represent anything in the world, it is my Jewish people, and therefore Israel is the only state on our planet which I want to represent with my art and all my public activities, no matter where I live. Evgeny Kissin israel people art I wish to thank Steinway for its wonderful pianos which I've been privileged to play in all my concerts. There is no piano like it in the world. Evgeny Kissin piano wish play I am a Jew, Israel is a Jewish state. . . . Israel’s case is my case, Israel’s enemies are my enemies, and I do not want to be spared the troubles which Israeli musicians encounter when they represent the Jewish state beyond its borders. Evgeny Kissin musician israel enemy Similar Authors Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli classical-pianist Artur Schnabel classical-pianist Helene Grimaud classical-pianist Emanuel Ax classical-pianist Maurizio Pollini classical-pianist Krystian Zimerman classical-pianist All Authors