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Challenged with a demanding programme of Beethoven, Franck and Rachmaninov, the Russian pianist gave proof of his personal, telluric approach to intense repertoire.

Stephen Hough's Barbican concert was carefully constructed to reveal every side of his personality - artistic, creative and philosophical.  

A concert built on works central to the classical piano repertoire demonstrated Murray Perahia's understated virtuosity and his ability to allow the music to speak for itself.

The Israeli pianist's lyric gift shone above all else in a programme of pianistic heavyweights.

An inconsistent but ultimately satisfying recital from Benjamin Grosvenor in Rameau, Bach, Franck, Chopin, and Granados.

Benjamin Grosvenor presented a fascinating programme of works, demonstrating a profound musical intellect.

Any solo recital from Radu Lupu comes with the baggage of a cult, and this Carnegie Hall concert was no exception. Lavish praise from the weeklies aside, there really is something to the aura that surrounds this exquisite pianist. He has a unique sound, seeming to breathe with the concert hall's very air.