Sir Stephen Hough, recently knighted by King Charles, presents music by some of the greatest pianists in history. The B minor sonatas of Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt re-defined what the keyboard could do in the Romantic era. And Cécile Chaminade, writing a few decades later, penned virtuosic piano pieces that took her on tour around the world, turning her into one of the most popular composers in early 20th century America.
PROGRAM
Automne, Op. 35 Cécile CHAMINADE (1857 – 1944)
L’Autre Fois, Op. 87
Les Sylvains, Op. 60
Sonata in B Minor, S178 Franz LISZT (1811 – 1886)
Lento assai – Allegro energico – Andante sostenuto –
Allegro – Energico – Stretta quasi presto – Allegro
moderato
***Intermission***
Sonatina Nostalgica Stephen HOUGH (b. 1961)
I. The road from Danebank
II. The bench by the Dam
III. A gathering at the Cross
Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58 Frédéric CHOPIN(1810 – 1849)
IV. Allegro maestoso
V. Scherzo: Molto vivace
VI. Largo
VII. Finale: Presto non tanto
Yamaha CFX concert grand piano provided by Yamaha Artist Services New York.