Toledo Symphony

Description:

Stephen Hough is widely regarded as one of the most important and distinctive pianists of his generation. From highly acclaimed performances of the central repertoire in recital, in recording, and with the world's greatest orchestras to an interest in contemporary and neglected 19th century works, he integrates the imagination and pianistic color of the past with the scholarship and intellectual rigor of the present, illuminating the very essence of the music he plays.

Highlights of his international appearances include performances with the Berlin Philhermonic and Sir Simon Rattle, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Orchestra National, recitals in London and Paris and extensive recital tours in Australia.

Stephen Hough is a Hyperion recording artist and many of his catalogue of over 40 CD's have garned international prizes. His most recent release is his Spanish Album and future plans include recording all of the works for piano and orchestra by Tchaikovsky with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Stephen Hough is also an avid writer and composer. He has written scholarly and critically-acclaimed CD liners, published musical notes, and has published numerous original works and transciptions for piano with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

Stephen Hough appears by arrangement with C/M Artists New York.

Recordings available on the Hyperion, Chandos, and Virgin Classics labels.

Program:

Mendelssohn        Variations sérieuses, Op. 54

Webern                   Variations, Op. 27        
                                    Sehr mässig
                                    Sehr schnell
                                    Ruhig, fliessend

Beethoven              Sonata in C Minor, Op. 111
                                   Maestoso – 
                                   Allegro con brio ed appassionato
                                   Arietta: Adagio molto, semplice e cantabile

Intermission

Weber                      Invitation to the Dance, Op. 65

Chopin                      Waltz C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2

Chopin                      Waltz A-Flat Major, Op. 34, No. 1

Saint-Saëns            Valse Nonchalente in D-flat, Op. 110

Chabrier                   Feuille d’Album

Debussy                  La plus que lente

Liszt                         Valse oubliee No. 1

Liszt                         Mephisto Waltz No. 1

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