Description: (Classical pianist, conductor)
Dame Mitsuko Uchida, a celebrated Japanese-English classical pianist and conductor, is renowned for her remarkable interpretations of Mozart and Schubert. Over her career, she has partnered with esteemed orchestras, recorded a wide repertoire for various labels, and garnered numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Uchida serves as co-artistic director at the Marlboro Music School and Festival with Jonathan Biss, and has demonstrated her conducting prowess with several acclaimed orchestras.