Renowned Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini rehearses at the concert hall of the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon. He gave a recital there on Tuesday evening, featuring Beethoven's piano sonata Op 54, 53, 78 and 57. One of the best pianists of our time, Pollini has enjoyed success for more than 40 years. He has performed with the most celebrated conductors and orchestras in Europe and the United States and has visited Beijing several times over the past few years. [Jiang Dong/China Daily]