Konstantin Igumnov 1873 – 1948

Biography

Konstantin Igumnov was born on May 1, 1873, in the Russian town of Lebedyan, where he would begin his journey toward becoming one of his country’s most distinguished musicians. He devoted his life to the piano, establishing himself as a pianist of considerable skill and artistic merit during a transformative period in Russian cultural history. His career spanned decades marked by musical development and the evolving landscape of Russian concert performance.

Igumnov’s professional contributions to Russian music extended throughout his lifetime, and he became a respected figure within the musical circles of his era. He remained active in Moscow, the cultural heart of Russia, where he maintained his artistic presence and continued his work as a pianist through the early decades of the twentieth century.

On March 24, 1948, Igumnov passed away in Moscow at the age of seventy-four. His legacy was honored through his burial at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, one of Russia’s most prestigious final resting places, reserved for notable cultural and artistic figures. Through his dedication to his art, Igumnov left an enduring mark on Russian musical tradition.