Concert Hall

Stephen Hough, Piano

Sunday 21 March 2010, 7.30pm

BACH/CORTOT/HOUGH
Toccata & Fugue in D minor

FAURE
Nocturne No.6 in Db Major Op.63
Impromptu No.5 in F# minor Op.102
Barcarolle No.5 in F# minor Op.66

FRANCK
Prelude, Chorale & Fugue

CHOPIN
Nocturne No.17 in B Major Op.62 No.1
Sonata No.3 in B minor Op.58

Stephen Hough is widely regarded as one of the most important and distinctive pianists of his generation. In 2008 his recording of the complete Saint-Saens Piano Concertos was names the most popular recording of the past 30 years at the Classic FM Gramaphone Awards. He also recently opened the 2009 BBC Proms season, performing Tchaikovsky's lesser known Piano Concerto No.3.

This recital is about counterpoint: not so much within the pieces (despite the two fugues), but between them.

'The most perfect piano playing conceivable' The Guardian

This concert celebrates important anniversaries of the composer's.

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm - 7pm by Stephen Hough
The Town Hall (FREE)

Tickets: £22, £19.50, £17.50, £13.50, £11
Concessions & Groups 10+: £2 off

Pre-booked children & students: £10
Schools: £5 each (subject to availability - please contact our Group Booker on 0118 939 0011)
Student Standby: £5 (Available one hour before advertised performance start time in person only at the Box Office. NUS card/proof of status/age is required).

Subject to booking fee