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Piano Masterclass with Stephen Hough

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Stephen Hough sitting at a grand piano, smiling at the camera

Guildhall School is delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough to work with outstanding Guildhall pianists in this free, open masterclass. 

A renowned performer, composer and writer, Stephen Hough was the first classical performer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship and has appeared with the world’s leading orchestras at major venues and festivals around the globe. 

He has recorded more than sixty albums and received numerous prestigious accolades, including several Gramophone Awards, a Diapason d’Or de l’Année and eight Grammy nominations. In recognition of his services to music, he was knighted in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours. 

Join us for this special opportunity to see Stephen Hough work closely with Guildhall School musicians in a morning of inspiring musical exploration in the excellent acoustics of Milton Court Concert Hall.

No tickets required - just turn up!

The session will last for 3 hours, but audience members are welcome to drop in at any time and they will be admitted at an appropriate moment.

Ticket prices

Standard
Free, no tickets required

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available