Stephen Hough

The Telegraph — The Conservatives pledged that every child would have the chance to sing or learn an instrument. Bravo, says Stephen Hough. more info

The Telegraph — Stephen Hough, the pianist, who writes for The Daily Telegraph, has won a coveted award from the Royal Philharmonic Society. more info

Guardian Music — Stephen Hough(Hyperion)"Late masterpieces" is the uncontroversial title of Stephen Hough's wonderful collection, for this sequence of pieces from the last four years of Chopin's life includes some of his most remarkable achievements, which would rank... more info

Guardian Music — I'd like a complete Mahler symphony cycle and the Albert Hall turned over to a three-day sonic experiment. How about you?It's almost that time of year again. Two weeks tomorrow, Roger Wright will announce his new Proms season, so there's a still a fe... more info

The Telegraph — Stephen Hough (piano), Minnesota Orchestra, cond Osmo Vänskä. Rating: * * * * more info

Guardian Music — Hough/Minnesota O/Vänskä(Hyperion, Two CDs)Hyperion's survey of the romantic piano concerto has unearthed some fascinating forgotten works, but to mark the 50th issue in the series, it adds what is perhaps the best known of all 19th-century p... more info

Guardian Music — Lighthouse, PooleTchaikovsky's Second Piano Concerto has been a rarity in British concert halls, overshadowed by its ­predecessor; but ­suddenly it seems in vogue. Stephen Hough's memorable performance at the Proms last summer has been followed... more info