The Uzbek pianist brings out the humor, color, and contrasts in Sergei Prokofiev’s fiendishly difficult Second Concerto.
New high-profile recordings of works by Erwin Schulhoff, Mieczysław Weinberg, and Alberto Hemsi return nearly lost music to life.
Strong, cohesive musicianship carries a wide-ranging concert.
PBO’s music director laureate will mark a major milestone with the ensemble this season.