Mitsuko Uchida

Uchida, who performs three Schubert sonatas during this solo appearance, is a stunning instrumentalist. Don’t believe us? In a recent book featuring conversations between conductor Seiji Ozawa and novelist Haruki Murakami, the pair gush about Uchida’s piano prowess. Ozawa: “Her sound is truly beautiful.” Murakami: “She plays with total mastery.” Ozawa: “What an ear she has for music!” A don’t-miss performance, then. The book’s pretty good, too.