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Stephen Hough: Artist in Residence

‘The most perfect piano playing conceivable’ The Guardian

With an artistic vision that transcends fashions and trends, Stephen Hough is widely regarded as one of the most important and distinctive pianists of his generation. In recognition of his achievements, he was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2001, joining prominent scientists, writers and others who have made unique contributions to contemporary life. Hough has appeared with most of the major European and American orchestras and plays recitals regularly in the major halls and concert series around the world. John Gilhooly has invited him for a special season-long residency, with an emphasis on piano quintets.

‘String quartets and solo pianists have by far the greatest repertoire, both in terms of size and quality. It is no surprise then that when they join forces they form the grandest of chamber music groups – truly an orchestra in miniature. Each concert has a national theme, and the series as a whole shares a common structure: before the interval, solo piano pieces and a string quartet; after the interval, the five players united in four contrasting masterpieces’ Stephen Hough