Kissin in Tokyo(1988)

Live from Suntory Hall

Kissin in Tokyo is a 1987 concert film capturing pianist Yevgeny Kissin performing at Tokyo's Suntory Hall at just 16 years old. The virtuoso delivers a stirring rendition of Prokofiev's Sonata no. 6 in A Major, his longest piece of the evening, alongside works by Rachmaninoff, Chopin, and Liszt. Kissin's inimitable touch shines throughout this intimate recital, showcasing the technical mastery and musical maturity that would define his legendary career. The performance captures a remarkable moment in classical music history, documenting one of the world's most gifted pianists during his teenage years.