★ HOW OLD IS IVAN BESSONOV?
Ivan Bessonov is 23 years old, born July 24, 2002 in RU · Leo.
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About
Ivan Bessonov won Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 as a Russian pianist and composer. Born in Saint Petersburg on 24 July 2002, he made his film-scoring debut in 2015 and performs across Europe with conductors like Valery Gergiev and Vladimir Spivakov. In 2022, he took first prize at the S. V. Rachmaninoff Competition's piano category. A Leo born under life-path 8, he balances ambitious performance with creative ambition [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ivan Alekseevich Bessonov is a Russian pianist and composer born 24 July 2002 in Saint Petersburg. He rose to international prominence by winning Eurovision Young Musicians 2018, becoming one of the competition's youngest high-profile victors. Bessonov composed his first film score in 2015 and has since built a dual career as both a concert soloist and recording composer. His performance schedule spans Russia, Austria, Germany, and Italy, often collaborating with world-class conductors including Valery Gergiev, Vladimir Spivakov, and Alexander Sladkovsky. Beyond performance, he was chosen as spokesperson for Russia's jury voting at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. In 2022, Bessonov solidified his classical credentials by winning first prize in the S. V. Rachmaninoff Piano Competition's inaugural edition. As a composer and pianist, he records original works and interprets classical repertoire across concert halls and recording studios. Born under the Leo zodiac sign with a life-path number of 8, Bessonov exemplifies the ambitious drive and creative authority associated with both [F1, enrichments]. His Russian heritage and Saint Petersburg roots connect him to a deep classical-music tradition.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Bessonov began composing young enough to complete a film score by 2015, suggesting serious musical training in childhood. His breakthrough at Eurovision Young Musicians 2018—a competition for emerging classical talent—indicates he had already developed virtuoso piano technique and compositional maturity before reaching adulthood. No further pre-fame biographical details are documented.
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Trivia
- He served as spokesperson for Russia's jury voting at Eurovision Song Contest 2019, a high-profile diplomatic role at one of the world's largest live-broadcast events.
- Bessonov has collaborated with Valery Gergiev, one of Russia's most globally renowned conductors, in addition to Vladimir Spivakov and Alexander Sladkovsky.
- He won the S. V. Rachmaninoff Competition's piano category in its inaugural edition in 2022, an award named after one of Russia's most celebrated composers.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Ivan Bessonov extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ivan Bessonov?
- Ivan Bessonov is 23 years old (born July 24, 2002).
- When is Ivan Bessonov's birthday?
- Ivan Bessonov was born on July 24, 2002.
- What is Ivan Bessonov's zodiac sign?
- Ivan Bessonov is a Leo, born July 24, 2002.
- What is Ivan Bessonov's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ivan Bessonov was born in 2002, the year of the Water Horse.
- Where is Ivan Bessonov from?
- Ivan Bessonov is from RU.
- What does Ivan Bessonov do?
- Ivan Bessonov is a musician.
- Is Ivan Bessonov still alive?
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