Musical Mixology
with Stephen Hough and Ensemble ATX
Stephen Hough returns for a second Austin performance as he joins forces with your very own Ensemble ATX for a riveting evening of chamber music. First, Ensemble ATX dives into Hough’s own String Quartet No. 1, followed by the epic Brahms Piano Quintet. Sir Stephen Hough, a renowned pianist, composer, and writer, was named one of Twenty Living Polymaths by The Economist, is the first classical performer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, and has been honored with the CBE and a knighthood.
Doors and cocktail lounge open: 6:00PM
Concert begins: 7:30 PM
Lounge closes: 11:00 PM
Dress code: Cocktail chic, with the option for elevated elegance
Program:
Stephen Hough String Quartet No. 1, ‘Les Six Rencontres’ (Texas premiere)
I. Au boulevard
II. Au parc
III. À l’hôtel
IV. Au théâtre
V. À l’église
VI. Au marché
Frédéric Chopin
Nocturne, Op. 9 No. 2
Scherzo No. 2, Op. 31
– intermission–
Johannes Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor, op. 34
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante, un poco adagio
III. Scherzo: Allegro
IV. Finale: Poco sostenuto – Allegro non troppo – Presto non troppo
Stephen Hough joins forces with your very own Ensemble ATX for a riveting evening of chamber music. The distinguished artists performing that night include violinist Paul Huang, renowned cellist Clive Greensmith, brilliant violist Eric Wong, and acclaimed violinist Danbi Um. Together, they’ll present Hough’s own String Quartet No. 1, followed by the epic Brahms Piano Quintet.