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Interview: Stephen Hough

Delve into the creative mind of Stephen Hough as he discusses his work as a composer. In this interview Mr. Hough reveals his composition process, starting with handwriting sketches before moving to the computer. He shares a remarkable anecdote about saving his manuscripts from a car accident, and discusses his dedication to and the preciousness of creative work. Hough also touches upon the challenges of using modern notation software for initial creativity, providing a fresh perspective on the practicalities of composition today.

Stephen Hough
Composer

Rob Kennedy
Host, Preview! @WCPE

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Symphony No. 9 in A

Composed by

Jiri Benda (1722-1795)

Performed by

Salieri Chamber Orchestra/Pal

Label

Le Chant du Monde

Catalog Number

2781050

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6:27pm Nocturne in G, Op. 37 No. 2

Composed by

Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)

Performed by

Claudio Arrau

6:35pm Variations in G for Piano Trio, Op. 121a

Composed by

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Performed by

Beaux Arts Trio

6:55pm Music selected by the announcer

7:01pm Drop The Needle with Vince Tillona

Performed by

Vince Tillona

7:03pm Drop The Needle with Vince Tillona

7:58pm Serenade No. 13 in G, K. 525 "Eine kleine Nachtmusik"

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Galway

8:17pm Symphony No. 1 in B flat, Op. 38 "Spring"

Composed by

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Performed by

Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Nezet-Seguin

8:48pm Keyboard Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056

Composed by

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Performed by

Schiff/Chamber Orchestra of Europe

9:00pm Flute Concerto No. 1 in G, K. 313

Composed by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Performed by

Galway/Chamber Orchestra of Europe

9:27pm Symphony No. 3 in E flat, Op. 97 "Rhenish"

Composed by

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

Performed by

Chamber Orchestra of Europe/Nezet-Seguin

10:00pm Metteya Oriental Suite

Composed by

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Performed by

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10:10pm Musical Moments, D. 780

Composed by

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

Performed by

Clifford Curzon

10:39pm Flute Concerto in D

Composed by

Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

Performed by

Nagy/Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra/Fischer

10:59pm Suite No. 1 in E minor from Tafelmusik, Vol. 1

Composed by

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

Performed by

Camerata Romana/Duvier

11:42pm 13 Pieces for Piano, Op. 76 No. 3 Carillon

Composed by

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Performed by

Harvard Gimse

11:45pm Music selected by the announcer