Igor Levit German Singer Born 1987 in Nizhny Novgorod
Igor Levit · pianist and musician · German
Biography
Igor Levit is a German singer born on 10 March 1987 in Nizhny Novgorod.
Early life
Schooling on record includes Mozarteum University Salzburg and Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media.
Career
He is listed as playing piano.
Recognition
Among his honours is the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, won in 2020. Other wins include the Beethoven Ring (2017) and a Gilmore Artist Award (2018). Among his nominations is an award at the Grammy Awards. In all, Igor Levit has won 8 awards and received one nomination.
Awards and nominations
8 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | honorary doctorate | Won | |
| 2022 | Carl von Ossietzky Prize | Won | |
| 2021 | Winfried Award | Won | |
| 2020 | Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Won | |
| 2020 | Lower Saxony State Prize | Won | |
| 2018 | Gilmore Artist Award | Won | |
| 2017 | Beethoven Ring | Won | |
| Echo Klassik | Won | ||
| Grammy Awards | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at Mozarteum University Salzburg and Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media.
Igor Levit on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 125K @igorpianist
- Engagement rate
- 1.46% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 1,706
- Average comments
- 119 Based on the last 8 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Igor Levit?
Igor Levit is 39 years old, born on 10 March 1987 in Nizhny Novgorod.
What is Igor Levit’s nationality?
Igor Levit is German, born in Nizhny Novgorod.
Has Igor Levit won any awards?
Yes. 8 awards are on record, including honorary doctorate (2026).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q100759), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bundestagsfraktion Bündnis 90/Die Grünen · CC BY 2.0
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