With a singular artistic vision that transcends musical fashions and trends, Stephen Hough is widely regarded as one of the most important and distinctive pianists of his generation. In recognition of his achievements, he was awarded a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2001, joining prominent scientists, writers and others who have made unique contributions to contemporary life.
Check out the below catalogue which lists all his works including Sonata for Piano and Other Love Songs which have just had their world premieres at London's Wigmore Hall.
"The most perfect piano playing conceivable"
– The Guardian
"A virtuoso who begins where others leave off"
– Washington Post
Stephen Hough returns to Australia in 2011 for his third tour with Musica Viva.Winner of the 2010 Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist Award, Hough loves heated discussions, bowler hats and finding unlikely connections between contrary composers. He has devised a program which will take audiences on a journey from the familiarity of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata to a work many regard as Liszt’s greatest composition, his Piano Sonata in B minor, and through the twisted paths of two Scriabin sonatas.
Hough will also premiere one of his new works, jointly commissioned by Musica Viva and Wigmore Hall for this tour. The performance will take place at the Conservatorium Theatre, Griffith University, South Bank, Brisbane on 19th October 2011. You can book tickets here
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