Q&A When did you start playing the piano? When I was about six - a toy piano at first, then a German upright bought at an antique shop for £5. Why did you start playing? I was utterly captivated by an aunt’s piano and wanted nothing more than to begin lessons. Which pianist inspired you most when you were young? My first LP was by Clive Lythgoe, on Music for … [Read more...] about Stephen Hough answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Musicians’ Edition
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“Unpredictable” Stephen Hough garners another 5-star review for his Chopin album
With a five-star review from Italy's numero uno music magazine called, simply, Musica, Stephen Hough's Chopin recital has captured another corner of the globe. It is no secret that he is one of my favourite pianists and Musica's Riccardo Risaliti, a respected Italian critic and pianist, loves him too: All [the Chopin waltzes] are here performed by the valued and … [Read more...] about “Unpredictable” Stephen Hough garners another 5-star review for his Chopin album
At the Proms: The secret alchemy of Stephen Hough’s playing
Stephen Hough is one of my faves: a 'real person' who can talk about politics and perfume, yet possesses a knock-out technique. Now those pianists who can squeeze more notes into a nanosecond than Japanese metro guards can squeeze commuters into a train carriage, usually are fairly limited in their social skills. Hours of practising in the dark has deprived them of time for … [Read more...] about At the Proms: The secret alchemy of Stephen Hough’s playing
Pianists Stephen Hough and Liberace and why perfume is so gay
Stephen Hough, one of Britain's greatest pianists, is also a great blogger and twitterer. As a lover of not just music but , to quote from his blog profile, theology, art, hats and puddings too, his views make for an interesting read. Another Hough passion is perfume. He's written about it many times on his Telegraph blog and in the latest instalment he talks of another … [Read more...] about Pianists Stephen Hough and Liberace and why perfume is so gay
My first classical concert left me gobsmacked, says Lucy Jones, Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph
Stephen Hough - one of my favourite pianists - still isn't a household name, yet reviews for his concerts and discs continue to rake in the best reviews around. If you don't know him yet, rush to iTunes or YouTube and start listening now! I lost my classical concert virginity last night at the Royal Festival Hall. It was Stephen Hough’s Liszt recital with the Budapest Festival … [Read more...] about My first classical concert left me gobsmacked, says Lucy Jones, Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph
Stephen Hough’s blog – a concert pianist by night, but his daytime interests include theology, art, hats, puddings…
One of my favourite music blogs is written by pianist Stephen Hough; he's also one of my favourite pianists! It veers between humorous, serious and sometimes downright angry. Here's an excerpt, then go and read some more... At some concerts venues there are emergency vehicles parked outside … just in case. I first came across this in Florida where the audiences tend to be … [Read more...] about Stephen Hough’s blog – a concert pianist by night, but his daytime interests include theology, art, hats, puddings…