Critics and audiences on three continents have applauded his keyboard artistry. The program features works by Beethoven ("Pathetique"), Gershwin "Three Preludes"), and Liszt (Consolation No. 3 "Mephisto Waltz").

"Mr. Yakushev can do just about anything he wants."
—The New York Times

"An astounding debut...with vigor and vitality...."
—San Francisco Chronicle