Stephen Hough

Stephen Hough is an internationally acclaimed pianist and a visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music. He was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2001, recognizing his contributions to music performance.

• International Artist in Piano at Royal Northern College of Music
• Visiting Professor at Royal Academy of Music

Research and Performance Interests: Hough’s expertise lies in classical piano performance, orchestral collaboration, and solo recital. His work emphasizes technical precision, interpretative depth, and cross-disciplinary engagement with historical and modern piano repertoire.

Notable Achievements: He has performed with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, London Symphony, and Boston Symphony, and his live recordings, including Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concertos, have achieved critical and commercial success.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• MacArthur Fellowship (2001)
• Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
• Fellow of the Royal Northern College of Music (FRNCM)
• Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music (HonRAM)

Teaching and Leadership: Hough contributes to advanced piano pedagogy and mentors students globally through his performances, masterclasses, and recordings.