Stephen Hough's Mozart Album, released in March 2008, is a captivating collection of classical piano pieces that showcases the extraordinary talent of pianist Stephen Hough. This album, recorded in November 2006 at St George's, Brandon Hill, United Kingdom, offers a diverse range of compositions, primarily by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but also includes works by Johann Baptist Cramer and Franz Liszt.
With a total duration of 70 minutes, the album features 12 tracks that span a variety of genres within the classical music realm, including piano sonatas, fantasias, etudes, and divertimentos. Notable pieces include the Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475, the Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333, and the Divertimento in D Major, K. 334. The album also includes intriguing arrangements and transformations, such as the 3 Mozart Transformations, After Poulenc, and the Fantasie on 2 Themes from Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, S. 697 (Ed. & Compl. Busoni).
The cover artwork, Garden of Eden (oil on linen) by Anthony Mastromatteo, adds a visual dimension to the album, enhancing the overall listening experience. Stephen Hough's masterful performance and the high-quality production by Andrew Keener and Simon Eadon make this album a standout in the classical piano genre. Whether you are a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, Stephen Hough's Mozart Album is sure to delight and inspire.
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