Stephen Hough's "Dream Album: Piano Bonbons" is a delightful collection of piano pieces that showcases the artist's remarkable versatility and technical prowess. Released on June 1, 2018, under the Hyperion label, this album spans a diverse range of genres within classical music, including classical piano, chamber music, and more. With a total duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, it offers a rich and engaging listening experience.
The album features a mix of well-known classics and lesser-known gems, all masterfully arranged and performed by Stephen Hough. From the lively "Radetzky Waltz" to the serene "Jeunes filles au jardin," each track is a testament to Hough's ability to bring out the unique character and beauty of every piece. The album also includes several of Hough's own arrangements, such as "Das alte Lied" and "Songs My Mother Taught Me," which add a personal touch to the collection.
Highlights include the virtuosic "12 Etudes d'exécution transcendante" by Franz Liszt, the enchanting "España" by Isaac Albéniz, and the charming "Humoresque" by Antonín Dvořák. Hough's interpretations are both technically impressive and deeply expressive, making this album a true feast for the ears. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Dream Album: Piano Bonbons" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Radetzky WaltzStephen Hough
Das alte Lied (Arr. Hough)Henry Love, Stephen Hough
Memories of Childhood, Op. 11: II. In the SteppesJulius Isserlis, Stephen Hough
Don Quixote: Kitri's Variation (Arr. Hough)Ludwig Minkus, Stephen Hough
Don Quixote: Dulcinea's Variation (Arr. Hough)Ludwig Minkus, Stephen Hough
Moscow Nights (Arr. Hough)Vasily Solovyov-Sedoi, Stephen Hough
12 Etudes d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 11, Harmonies du soirFranz Liszt, Stephen Hough
12 Etudes d'exécution transcendante, S. 139: No. 10, Etude in F MinorFranz Liszt, Stephen Hough
España, Op. 165: V. Capricho CatalanIsaac Albéniz, Stephen Hough
Intermezzo No. 1. Moderato malinconicoManuel Ponce, Stephen Hough
4 Rhapsodies, Op. 11: No. 3 in C Major. VivaceErnst von Dohnányi, Stephen Hough
5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75: V. Kuusi "The Spruce"Jean Sibelius, Stephen Hough
Sommarcroquiser "Summer Sketches", Op. 11: III. Solöga 'Sun-Eye'William Seymer, Stephen Hough
Suite de piano: III. Pas des écharpesCécile Chaminade, Stephen Hough
Niccolo's WaltzStephen Hough
Osmanthus RompStephen Hough
Osmanthus ReverieStephen Hough
By the Sleepy LagoonEric Coates, Stephen Hough
Somewhere a Voice Is Calling (Arr. Hough)Arthur F. Tate, Stephen Hough
Matilda's Rhumba (Arr. Hough)Anonymous, Stephen Hough
Iver-Song "Lullaby"Stephen Hough
Humoresque in G-Flat Major, B. 187/7Antonín Dvořák, Stephen Hough
Gypsy Melodies, B. 104: IV. Songs My Mother Taught Me (Arr. Hough)Antonín Dvořák, Stephen Hough
Salut d'amour, Op. 12Edward Elgar, Stephen Hough
Blow the Wind Southerly (Arr. Hough)Anonymous, Stephen Hough
LullabyStephen Hough
Scènes d'enfants: V. Jeunes filles au jardinFederico Mompou, Stephen Hough
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