2025 Parsons and Poole Concert: Sir Stephen Hough

Sir Stephen Hough, piano

The Don Wright Faculty of Music welcomes Sir Stephen Hough as 2025's Parsons and Poole Concert and Masterclass featured artist. A true polymath of the classical world, Sir Stephen Hough is an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and writer whose groundbreaking artistry and intellectual depth have earned him global recognition and a knighthood. 

For more information, visit the Parsons and Poole Concert and Masterclass page at  music.uwo.ca/events/parsons-poole.html

Location: von Kuster Hall, Music Building, Western University

Tickets: General admission: $45 in advance, $50 at the door (if available)
Students (with valid ID) and Seniors (55+): $20 in advance, $25 at the door (if available) 
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Planned program:

• Schubert: Klavierstück no 2 D 946
• Brahms: Klavierstück op 118 no 6
• Schönberg: 6 Kleine Klavierstücke op 19
• Stockhausen: Klavierstück III
• Beethoven: Bagatelle op 119 no 10
• Beethoven: Sonata op 53 (Waldstein)
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• Schumann: Carnaval op 9
• Sherman/Hough: Mary Poppins Suite (2021)

Sir Stephen will give a masterclass the following morning at 10am in von Kuster Hall (free admission, no registration required). 

The Parsons and Poole Concert and Masterclass was created by alumni to honour Margaret Parsons and Clifford Poole, and to bring world-class musicianship to Western. Learn more

Funding for this annual series is provided by the Parsons and Poole Concert and Masterclass Fund.

• End times are approximate. 
• Changes happen. Please revisit this page on the day of the event for potential updates.
• For tips on transit, parking, guest expectations, accessibility and more please visit our Audience Information page. 

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