14 October 2017
Stephen Hough • Rachmaninov Piano Concerto 1
Hannu Lintu, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano
LUTOSLAWSKI
Symphony No. 4
RACHMANINOV
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 1
SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 1 in F minor, Op. 10
Expect glistening beauty and virtuoso fireworks as Stephen Hough takes centrestage in Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto. Finnish maestro Hannu Lintu brings out the wit and contemplation of Shostakovich’s First Symphony, contrasting with Lutoslawski’s Fourth Symphony, the Polish composer’s last major work.
‘A virtuoso who begins where others leave off’ The Washington Post
Open Rehearsal: 14 Aug, 9.30am-12pm | Esplanade Concert Hall
Pre-concert Talk: 6.30pm-7pm | Library@Esplanade