Anatole Kitain

Pianist

Birthday September 17, 1903

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Russia

DEATH DATE Jul 30, 1980 (76)

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About

Classical pianist whose masterful technique and musicality only started to be appreciated after his death.

Before Fame

He and his family escaped from Russia in 1923.

Trivia

He studied privately with Felix Blumenfeld.

Family Life

He was born into a family of professional musicians: two of his brothers were violinists, while a third was a pianist.

Associated With

He had moderate success during his career, but history left him to live in the shadow of Kiev Conservatory classmate Vladimir Horowitz.