Mischa Maisky facts for kids
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Mischa Maisky
מישה מייסקי |
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Maisky in 2016
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| Background information | |
| Native name |
Miša Maiskis
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| Birth name | Mihail Leopol'dovich Majskij |
| Born | 10 January 1948 Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instruments | Cello |
| Labels | Deutsche Grammophon |
Mischa Maisky (born 10 January 1948) is a famous cellist. He was born in the Soviet Union and later became a citizen of Israel. He is known for his amazing performances around the world.
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About Mischa Maisky
Mischa Maisky was born in 1948 in a city called Riga. He has an older brother, Valery Maisky, who was also a musician. Valery played the organ and harpsichord.
His Musical Training
Mischa Maisky studied the cello with a very famous teacher, Mstislav Rostropovich. He learned at the Moscow Conservatory from 1966 to 1970. In 1966, he won a prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
In 1972, Maisky moved to Israel. Later, in 1974, he also studied with another great cellist, Gregor Piatigorsky, in Los Angeles. Today, Mischa Maisky lives in Belgium.
Performing with Other Artists
Mischa Maisky has played music with many other talented musicians. These include famous pianists like Martha Argerich and Lang Lang. He has also performed with top violinists such as Gidon Kremer and Itzhak Perlman.
Many well-known conductors have worked with him too. Some of these include Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, and Daniel Barenboim.
Important Performances
Maisky first performed in the United States at Carnegie Hall in 1973. This is a very famous concert venue in New York City. In 1976, he played his first concert in London. He returned to Russia in 1995 to perform and record music there.
In 2021, a large collection of 44 CDs was released. It included all of his recordings for the "Yellow Label" (Deutsche Grammophon).
Mischa Maisky's Family Life
Mischa Maisky has six children. He has even performed concerts with his three oldest children. His daughters, Lily and Sascha, play the piano and violin. His son, Maximilian, also plays the piano.
Mischa Maisky's Recordings
Mischa Maisky has made many recordings of classical music. Here are some of his well-known albums:
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Six Suites for Solo Cello (recorded twice!)
- Johann Sebastian Bach – Three Sonatas for Viola da Gamba, with Martha Argerich
- Johannes Brahms: Double Concerto with Gidon Kremer and Leonard Bernstein
- Robert Schumann: Cello Concerto with Leonard Bernstein
- Antonin Dvorak Concerto and Bloch "Schelomo" – with Leonard Bernstein
- Joseph Haydn: Three Cello Concertos
- Vivaldi and Boccherini Concertos
- Dmitry Shostakovich: Cello Concertos
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Complete Cello Sonatas and Variations with Martha Argerich
- Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto
- "Meditation": an album of short pieces dedicated to his daughter Lily
- "Adagio": an album dedicated to his son Sascha
- "Vocalise": an album of Russian songs dedicated to his son Maximilian
- "España!": an album with Lily Maisky dedicated to his son Manuel
- "Adagietto": an album dedicated to his daughter Mila
- "20th Century Classics": an album dedicated to his son Mateo
See also
In Spanish: Mischa Maisky para niños
