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September 11, 1990 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

 

Behzod Abduraimov is a world-renowned classical pianist who has captivated audiences with his virtuosic performances and sensitive interpretations of some of the most challenging works in the piano repertoire. Born on September 28, 1990, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Abduraimov showed an early aptitude for music and began studying the piano at the age of five. Abduraimov's talent was quickly recognized, and he was accepted into the Uspensky State Central Lyceum in Tashkent, a prestigious school for gifted young musicians. There, he studied with Tamara Popovich, a renowned piano teacher who had trained many successful pianists. Abduraimov's talent continued to blossom under Popovich's guidance, and he won his first international competition at the age of 15, taking first prize at the 2005 London International Piano Competition. This early success paved the way for Abduraimov's career as a concert pianist. He went on to win numerous other competitions, including the 2009 London International Piano Competition, the 2009 Vendome Prize in Paris, and the 2010 Parnassos International Piano Competition in Monterrey, Mexico. These victories brought him to the attention of some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and orchestras, and he began to receive invitations to perform at major venues and festivals around the world. Abduraimov's performances are characterized by his technical brilliance, his deep musicality, and his ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level. He has been praised for his "prodigious technique" and "sensitive musicality" by The New York Times, and has been hailed as "one of the most promising pianists of his generation" by The Telegraph. One of Abduraimov's most notable performances was his debut at Carnegie Hall in 2012, where he performed a program of works by Liszt, Prokofiev, and Schubert to critical acclaim. The New York Times praised his "dazzling technique" and "sensitive musicality," and noted that he "played with a sense of freedom and spontaneity that was both thrilling and deeply moving." Abduraimov has also performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. He has collaborated with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Valery Gergiev, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Manfred Honeck. In addition to his performances as a soloist, Abduraimov is also an accomplished chamber musician. He has collaborated with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet, the Borodin Quartet, and the Jerusalem Quartet. Abduraimov's recordings have also received critical acclaim. His debut album, released in 2012, featured works by Prokofiev, Liszt, and Saint-Saëns, and was praised by Gramophone magazine for its "technical brilliance" and "emotional depth." His second album, released in 2014, featured works by Schubert and Liszt, and was hailed by The Guardian as "a triumph of pianism." Abduraimov's talent has been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2014, he was named a BBC New Generation Artist, a prestigious honor that recognizes the most promising young musicians in the world. He was also awarded the 2015 Gilmore Artist Award, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music, which recognizes pianists who have the potential to make a significant impact on the world of classical music.

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