Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov reflects on his musical journey from learning scales with his mother in Tashkent to performing on prestigious stages worldwide. He credits his first teacher, Tamara Popovich, for his technical skills and Stanislav Ioudenitch for his stylistic development. Abduraimov emphasizes the performer's role in connecting composers with audiences and shares the challenges and joys of his career, including performances at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House, while honoring his Uzbek heritage. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)