One of world's greatest pianists takes on Israeli citizenship

Article: Award winning pianist Evgeny Kissin, regarded as one of the world's greatest living pianists, took on Israeli citizenship in December. Born in Russian and living in London and Paris, Kissin decided to become an Israeli citizen because he loves Israel and his Jewish identity. Natan Sharansky, the penultimate Russia Israeli, bestowed the passport at a ceremony in Israel and Kissin then gave a concert. He explained his decision in the following statement:

“When Israel’s enemies try to disrupt concerts of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra or the Jerusalem Quartet, I want them to come and make troubles at my concerts, too: because Israel’s case is my case, Israel’s enemies are my enemies, and I do not want to be spared of the troubles which Israeli musicians encounter when they represent the Jewish State beyond its borders." 

Discussion:

• Why did Kissin decide to become an Israeli citizen, even though he doesn't live there? 
• What is courageous about what Kissin has done? 
• What happens to some Israeli musicians at their concerts? Why does this upset Kissin?
• See a video of Kissin playing piano (starting at 2:37 minutes into the video)