Behzod Abduraimov is one of the most brilliant pianists of his generation, an artist whose name resonates confidently on the world’s leading stages and in the pages of the most respected music publications. Born on September 11, 1990, in Tashkent, he grew up in a family where music was an integral part of daily life. His first piano lessons came from his mother, a professional pedagogue. From an early age, Abduraimov demonstrated extraordinary talent and musical intuition, which he further developed at the Uspensky Music School and later under the guidance of Stanislav Ioudenitch — one of the most influential pedagogues of our time. Their artistic collaboration continued in the United States, where Abduraimov studied at the International Center for Music at Park University in Missouri, where he now serves as artist-in-residence.
A turning point in his career came in 2009, when, at just 18 years old, he won the London International Piano Competition with a gripping and technically masterful, causing the British press described his playing as “a powerful emotional and intellectual experience,” emphasizing his rare combination of passion and discipline.
Since then, Abduraimov has become a sought-after guest at the world’s most prestigious venues. He has performed solo and with orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York, the BBC Proms in London, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, the Berlin Philharmonie, and others. He is a frequent guest at major international festivals and collaborated with leading orchestras such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and many others.
In 2024, he released Shadows of My Ancestors on Alpha Classics — a program exploring spiritual and historical roots of music. The album was selected by Gramophone as one of the season’s top releases and included in Apple Music’s “10 Must-Hear Classical Albums” list.
The world press consistently celebrates his artistry: The Independent hails him as “the most perfectly accomplished pianist of his generation,” while Opera Today describes him as “a virtuoso whose technique is of a level rarely encountered.” Los Angeles Times marvels at his touch and color: “He seems to conjure color from the air.” Despite a demanding international schedule, Abduraimov remains deeply committed to education, regularly giving masterclasses and supporting young musicians.
On 6th of November Abduraimov will perform his solo program at the National Theatre of Latvia, which will make debut in the country (https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/event/154220) as well as give a Master Class at the Music Academy of Latvia. On the 9th of November the audience will be able to enjoy his talent in Vilnius Filarmonija (LNPS) - (https://kakava.lt/en/event/behzod-abduraimov/10414/20623), which will be the first concert for Abduraimov in Lithuania.
Today, Behzod Abduraimov is a defining voice of his generation in the world of classical piano — an artist whose Eastern depth, Western tradition, and a universal scale of talent are uniquely and powerfully united.
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