Hastings International Piano is delighted to announce that its patron, the internationally-renowned concert pianist Sir Stephen Hough, will give a fundraising recital in support of the organisation at Fairlight Hall on Saturday 1 March. He is also composing a new five-minute work which every competitor reaching the second stage in the 2026 competition will play.  

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Stephen Hough

 Regarded as “one of the world’s great pianists” (Classical Music Magazine), Sir Stephen is also a composer, writer and painter and has more than 50 recordings to his name. He has performed in every major concert hall around the world, and is a regular at the BBC Proms, including a memorable performance at this year’s Last Night. His recital – comprising music by Chopin and Cecile Chaminade–is a rare opportunity to see a musician who is “at the top of his game” (Musical America) perform in the intimate surroundings of the recital room at Fairlight Hall. Guests will be invited to a champagne reception before the recital, and may also choose to attend a dinner afterwards with Sir Stephen as the guest of honour.  

 Sir Stephen said: “After visiting Hastings last year for the first time, I’m absolutely thrilled to be coming back to play a recital at Fairlight Hall. It’s a very special place and it will continue to be in my mind as I’m beginning to compose the test piece for the next competition. I’m very pleased to be Patron of Hastings International Piano: its work provides really vital support for the best young pianists just setting out on their careers.” 

The recital is on Saturday 1 March, 6pm at Fairlight Hall, Fairlight, Hastings. Event details: hastingsinternationalpiano.org/events/sir-stephen-hough


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