This week Behzod Abduraimov gives a recital at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on 30 January, performing Chopin’s Ballades and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.

Immediately after the performance Behzod embarks upon a recital tour of Europe. He will perform at the Hans Huber Saal at Stadtcasino Basel (6 February), Salle Gaveau Paris (8 February), Teatro Pérez Galdós Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (11 February), Prinzregententheater Munich (13 February) and finally Wigmore Hall London (15 February).