One of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Sir Stephen Hough makes his CMS debut as pianist and composer. In a unique program combining Liszt’s fearsomely virtuosic sonata with works by Chopin and the prolific Cécile Chaminade, Sir Stephen is joined by the enthralling Viano Quartet for the world premiere of his Piano Quintet.

Program

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Nocturne in E-flat major for Piano, Op. 9, No. 2 (1830–32)
Nocturne in F-sharp major for Piano, Op. 15, No.2
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor for Piano, Op. 31

Sir Stephen Hough (b. 1961) World Premiere, CMS Commission
Piano Quintet (Les Noces Rouges) (2024)

Cécile Chaminade (1857–1944)
“Automne” from Six Études de concert for Piano, Op. 35, No. 2 (c. 1886)
“Autrefois” from Six Pièces humoristiques for Piano, Op. 87, No. 4 (c. 1897)
Les Sylvains for Piano, Op. 60 (c. 1892)

Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
Sonata in B minor for Piano, S. 178 (1852–53)