At the opening of the new symphonic season in Nice, pianist Maya Oganyan performed Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 under the baton of Oleg Caetani, in a commemorative program marking the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death.

Framed by the Scherzo op. 1 and Symphony No. 15, the concert explored themes of musical legacy, memory, and lineage—an artistic genealogy bridging generations. Maya Oganyan, praised for her "filial gesture" in interpreting the concerto written for Shostakovich’s son Maxim, offered a performance of clarity, energy, and poetic touch.

Her nuanced playing was highlighted by Classykeo, which wrote:
“Maya Oganyan’s performance, under the baton of Maestro Caetani, conveys this filial gesture, as if the young pianist were taking up Maxim Shostakovich’s torch.”
Discover how this concert became a moving tribute across generations of musicians.