NSOI: Sophia Liu plays Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2

Praised for his “charismatic presence and rhythmic vitality” (Gramophone), renowned Venezuelan conductor Diego Matheuz, long-time collaborator of Gustavo Dudamel, brings electrifying energy to this compelling programme with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland . Shostakovich’s Second Piano Concerto, “a gloriously free, wistful creation” (Classical FM), written in 1957 for the composer’s son Maxim, is performed by the young Chinese-Canadian piano prodigy Sophia Liu. Acclaimed for her “clear, delicate, refined and almost supernaturally fluid” touch (Le Monde) coupled with her “phenomenal virtuosi