Sir Stephen Hough
Fri 1 Nov 7:30pm
Fri 1 Nov 7:30pm
Renowned British artist makes WMC debut
CHOPIN Three Nocturnes Op 9/2 Nocturne in E-flat major
CHOPIN Three Nocturnes Op 15/2 Nocturne in F-sharp major
CHOPIN Scherzo No 2 in B-flat minor Op 31
ROBERT SCHUMANN Fantasie in C major Op 17
STEPHEN HOUGH Sonatina Nostalgica
LISZT Sonata for Piano in B minor S178
One of the most distinctive pianists of his generation, Sir Stephen Hough has been delighting audiences for over 40 years in recitals and concertos across the world. For his debut recital programme at WMC, Sir Stephen pairs a selection of Frédéric Chopin’s most luminous Nocturnes with the virtuosic fireworks of Franz Liszt’s titanic B minor Sonata.
There will be a free pre-concert talk at 6.30pm with the artist.
SPECIAL PRE-CONCERT FOOD EVENT!
Order one of our delicious Grazing Boards to enjoy before the concert. Prepared by Fat Fowl Kitchens and available exclusively ahead of selected Classical Concerts
Choose from:
Vegetarian grazing board: Hummus, basil pesto, olives, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, stuffed peppers
Charcuterie & Cheese grazing board: Serrano ham, chorizo, salami, vintage cheddar, tomato chutney, grapes
Fish grazing board: Smoked salmon, smoked salmon mousse, garlic and chilli prawns, smoked mackerel
All platters are served with bread.
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A keyboard colossus
The Guardian