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Sir Stephen Hough is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and compelling pianists of our time. Celebrated for his rare blend of virtuosity, intellectual depth, and poetic insight, his performances illuminate the piano repertoire with clarity, imagination, and emotional richness. A Grammy Award–winning artist and regular guest with the world’s leading orchestras and festivals, Sir Stephen Hough brings an unmistakable voice to everything he plays—from the great Romantic masterworks to his own acclaimed compositions. His concerts are not only displays of astonishing technical command, but deeply engaging musical journeys that leave audiences inspired, moved, and transformed.
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F. Schubert Klavierstück Es-Dur D 946/2
J. Brahms Klavierstücke op. 118, VI. Intermezzo in E♭ minor
A. Schoenberg CHOENBERG: Six Little Piano Pieces, Op.19
K. Stockhausen Klavierstücke III
L.v. Beethoven Bagatelle, Op. 119, No. 10
L.v. Beethoven Sonata for Piano No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 “Waldstein”
R. Schumann Carnaval, Op. 9
Sherman arr. Hough: Mary Poppins Suite
The city’s name is known around the world, but it wasn’t always called Cambridge. In the Middle Ages it was known as Grantabridge, meaning the bridge over the river Granta (one of the sources of the River Cam).