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Title: The Erato Years 1987 - 1998 (60th Anniversary on Nov. 22)
Artist: Stephen Hough
Label: Warner Classics
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 190296729188
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2021-12-10
Number of Discs: 9

Some of Stephen Hough's most exquisite recordings come from his collaborations with EMI and Virgin Classics during this early period, offering a taste of the pianist's impeccable touch, his musical and intellectual rigor, and his fondness for the short showpieces that filled late 19th-century salons and peppered the 78 rpm records of golden-age pianists. In the two all-Liszt recitals, Stephen Hough is also in his element, creating atmospheric colors, with notes flowing like streams of pearls, shaping and magnifying the dramatic depth of these works. From Mozart to Schumann, Brahms to Britten, looking back at the great virtuoso tradition while looking forward through his own arrangements, Stephen Hough presents, through these early recordings, a fascinating portrait of a young artist whose brilliant, artistic intellect and appetite for creativity remains unmatched today.

Tracks:
1.1 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: I. Allegro Maestoso
1.2 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. Andante
1.3 Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: III. Allegro Vivace Assai
1.4 Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, K. 271 "Jeunehomme": I. Allegro
1.5 Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, K. 271 "Jeunehomme": II. Andantino
1.6 Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, K. 271 "Jeunehomme": III. Rondeau. Presto
2.1 2 Fantasy Pieces, Op. 17: No. 2, Witches' Dance
2.2 6 Polish Songs, S. 480: No. 1, Mädchens Wunsch
2.3 3 Songs, Op. 3: No. 2, Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (Arr. Hough)
2.4 6 Songs, Op. 25: No. 2, the Fuchsia Tree (Arr. Hough)
2.5 6 Concert Études, Op. 28: No. 6 in F minor, Capriccio
2.6 6 Humoresques de Concert, Op. 14, Cahier I "À L'antique": No. 1, Menuet Célèbre
2.7 Miscellanea, Op. 16: No. 4, Nocturne in B-Flat Major
2.8 2 Études de Concert, Op. 1: No. 2 in A-Flat Major (Also Attributed to Moszkowski)
2.9 Melodie in E minor, Op. 8
2.10 3 Compositions, Op. 3: No. 1, Caprice-Burlesque
2.11 The Sound of Music: My Favourite Things (Arr. Hough)
2.12 4 Indian Love Lyrics: No. 3, Kashmiri Love Song (Arr. Hough)
2.13 3 Piano Pieces, Op. 33 No. 3, the Music Box "Tabatière À Musique"
2.14 Le Carnaval Des Animaux: XIV. Le Cygne (Arr. Godowsky)
2.15 Papillons
2.16 Java Suite "Phonoramas", Book III: The Gardens of Buitenzorg
2.17 Waltz in a Major, Op. 2
2.18 En Route, Op. 9
2.19 3 Morceaux Poétiques, Op. 42: No. 2, Siciliano
2.20 Caprice Espagnol, Op. 37
3.1 Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S. 514
3.2 Années de Pèlerinage, Supplément "Venezia E Napoli", S. 162: No. 3, Tarantella
3.3 Rhapsodie Espagnole, S. 254 "Folies D'espagne Et Jota Aragonesa"
3.4 Harmonies Poétiques Et Religieuses III, S. 173: No. 4, Pensée Des Morts
3.5 2 Légendes, S. 175: No. 1, Saint François D'assise, la Prédication Aux Oiseaux
3.6 Harmonies Poétiques Et Religieuses III, S. 173: No. 3, Bénédiction de Dieu Dans la Solitude
4.1 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 1, Lebhaft
4.2 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 2, Innig
4.3 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 3, Mit Humor
4.4 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 4, Ungeduldig
4.5 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 5, Einfach
4.6 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 6, Sehr Rasch
4.7 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 7, Nicht Schnell
4.8 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 8, Frisch
4.9 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft I: No. 9, Lebhaft
4.10 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 10, Balladenmäßig. Sehr Rasch
4.11 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 11, Einfach
4.12 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 12, Mit Humor
4.13 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 13, Wild Und Lustig
4.14 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 14, Zart Und Singend
4.15 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 15, Frisch
4.16 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 16, Mit Gutem Humor
4.17 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 17, Wie Aus Der Ferne
4.18 Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, Heft II: No. 18, Nicht Schnell
4.19 Album FÜR Die Jugend, Op. 68: No. 21, Andante Espressivo
4.20 Album FÜR Die Jugend, Op. 68: No. 26, Moderato E Espressivo
4.21 Album FÜR Die Jugend, Op. 68: No. 30, Lento Assai
4.22 Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: I. Durchaus Phantastisch Und Leidenschaftlich Vorzutragen
4.23 Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: II. Mässig - Durchweg Leise Zu Halten
4.24 Fantasie in C Major, Op. 17: III. Langsam Getragen - Durchweg Leise Zu Halten
5.1 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro Non Troppo
5.2 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro Appassionato
5.3 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. Andante
5.4 Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto Grazioso
6.1 Holiday Diary, Op. 5: I. Early Morning Bathe
6.2 Holiday Diary, Op. 5: II. Sailing
6.3 Holiday Diary, Op. 5: III. Funfair
6.4 Holiday Diary, Op. 5: IV. Night
6.5 3 Character Pieces: No. 1, John
6.6 3 Character Pieces: No. 2, Daphne
6.7 3 Character Pieces: No. 3, Michael
6.8 Night Piece "Notturno"
6.9 Sonata Romantica "Moderato and Nocturne": I. Moderato
6.10 Sonata Romantica "Moderato and Nocturne": II. Nocturne
6.11 12 Variations for Piano
6.12 5 Waltzes: No. 1, Rather Fast and Nervous
6.13 5 Waltzes: No. 2, Quick, with Wit
6.14 5 Waltzes: No. 3, Dramatic
6.15 5 Waltzes: No. 4, Rhythmic, Not Fast
6.16 5 Waltzes: No. 5, Variations. Quiet and Simple
6.17 2 Lullabies for Two Pianos: No. 1
6.18 2 Lullabies for Two Pianos: No. 2, Lullaby for a Retired Colonel
6.19 Mazurka Elegiaca for Two Pianos, Op. 23 No. 2
6.20 Introduction and Rondo Alla Burlesca for Two Pianos, Op. 23 No. 1: Introduction -
6.21 Introduction and Rondo Alla Burlesca for Two Pianos, Op. 23 No. 1: Rondo Alla Burlesca
7.1 Ave Maria IV, S. 545
7.2 Années de Pèlerinage, Troisième Année "Italie", S. 163: No. 2, Aux Cyprès de la Villa D'este I
7.3 Années de Pèlerinage, Troisième Année "Italie", S. 163: No. 3, Aux Cyprès de la Villa D'este II
7.4 Années de Pèlerinage, Troisième Année "Italie", S. 163: No. 4, Les Jeux D'eau À la Villa D'este
7.5 Recueillement, S. 204
7.6 La Lugubre Gondola, S. 200 (1882 Version)
7.7 La Lugubre Gondola, S. 200 (1885 Version)
7.8 Années de Pèlerinage, Deuxième Année "Italie", S. 161: No. 7, Après Une Lecture Du Dante. Fantasia Quasi Sonata
7.9 Ave Maria FÜR Die Grosse Klavierschule Von Lebert Und Stark, S. 182 "Die Glocken Von Rom"
8.1 Variations Brillantes, Op. 14
8.2 The Enchanted Nymph
8.3 Spanisches Liederspiel, Op. 74: No. 10, Der Kontrabandiste (Arr. Tausig)
8.4 2 Melodies, Op. 3: No. 1 in F Major, Moderato Assai
8.5 Gargoyles, Op. 29: I. Presto
8.6 Gargoyles, Op. 29: II. Adagio Semplice, Ma Con Molto Rubato
8.7 Gargoyles, Op. 29: III. Allegro Moderato
8.8 Gargoyles, Op. 29: IV. Presto Feroce
8.9 The Musical Snuffbox
8.10 A Musical Snuffbox, Op. 32
8.11 Études de Style Et de Perfectionnement, Op. 14: No. 1, Agilité
8.12 4 Indian Love Lyrics: No. 2, Till I Wake (Arr. Hough)
8.13 7 Elizabethan Lyrics, Op. 12: No. 1, Weep You No More (Arr. Hough)
8.14 The King and I: March of the Royal Siamese Children (Arr. Hough)
8.15 Valse Mignonne
8.16 6 Klavierstücke, Op. 15: No. 1, Serenata
8.17 Partita for Solo Violin No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002: VII. Tempo Di Borea (Arr. Saint-Saëns)
8.18 Triakontameron "30 Moods and Scenes": No. 25, Memories
8.19 L'arlésienne, Op. 23, WD 28: No. 19, Mélodrame. Adagietto (Arr. Tausig)
8.20 Hungarian Gypsy Airs
9.1 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: I. Maestoso
9.2 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: II. Adagio
9.3 Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro Non Troppo