Behzod Abduraimov

Nov 2, 2025

Overview

“With prodigious technique and rhapsodic flair” (The New York Times), pianist Behzod Abduraimov returns to Symphony Center, bringing his singular artistry to the music of Brahms, Liszt, Debussy and Stravinsky — from the vivid theatricality of Stravinsky’s Petrushka to the timeless beauty of Debussy’s Suite Bergamasque featuring the timeless Clair de Lune. Blending moments of quiet intimacy with passages of thrilling power, Abduraimov is an expressive storyteller at the piano.

Due to personal circumstances beyond the artist’s control, Beatrice Rana’s recitals from October 29 through November 4, 2025, have been canceled. Behzod Abduraimov will appear at Symphony Center in her place.

Program
Brahms

Four Piano Pieces, Op. 119

Czerny

Variations on a Theme by Rode, Op. 33

Liszt

Après une lecture du Dante (Fantasia quasi Sonata)

Debussy

Suite bergamasque

Stravinsky

 Three Movements from Petrushka

Rachmaninov

Prelude in G Major, Op. 32, No. 5 [Encore]

Liszt

“La campanella” from Grandes études de Paganini [Encore]

Performers

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Sponsors & Partners

The appearance of Behzod Abduraimov is made possible in part by The Raymond and Eloise Niwa Endowment Fund.


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