In this episode, we talk with the pianist and author Stephen Hough, about how the lockdown is affecting him, how he has "the backside of a rhinoceros," and we discuss how classical concerts could change in the future.

Guest:

Stephen Hough
Angela Hewitt on Twitter
Stephen Hough on Hyperion Records
The Stephen Hough Piano Playlist an Apple Music
Rough Ideas: Reflections on Music and More

Show notes:

I miss concerts but solo music-making seems more sublime than ever (Guardian)
MacArthur Fellows
Episode #18 – New Yorker Music Critic Alex Ross Discusses Listening to Classical Music
Piano Day

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