Stephen Hough performs Tchaikovsky

Soaring melodies. Vibrantly rich colour. And a heart-pounding start. Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto remains a favourite for good reason.

This season, one of the world's foremost pianists, Stephen Hough, brings his unique insight and phenomenal musicianship to the piece.

Next, it’s onto another favourite, Shostakovich’s Symphony No.5. Is it really an act of rebellion against Stalin’s rule?

While we may never know what Shostakovich had in mind with this symphony, that only makes us listen more closely for clues. A story of darkness and light. Despair and defiance. And the choices we make in swallowing our reality or questioning it.

Program

Ella Macens Fifty Fanfares Commission

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1

Shostakovich Symphony No.5

Artists

Donald Runnicles Conductor

Stephen Hough Piano