Work: Carnaval, Op.9

Fragments by Brahms, Schoenberg and Schubert orbit Beethoven's Waldstein and Schumann's Carnaval in another masterful recital from Sir Stephen Hough.  

The Norwegian pianist assembles an intricate selection of fragments, aphorisms and character pieces for an intriguing New York recital. 

A more thoughtful and intentional artist is hard to come by today, and one who graces the Musikverein donning fabulous silver shoes on top of her pianistic gifts must be heaven-sent.