The right Hough: Pianist delivers superb recital at Terrace Theater

It's a wonderful feeling to put yourself wholly in the hands of a master. A few minutes into Stephen Hough's excellent Washington Performing Arts recital at the Terrace Theater on Thursday night -- partway through Debussy's "Estampes" -- I felt inner tensions relaxing within my body. There was no need to do anything, on this evening, other than sit back and appreciate whatever the pianist wanted to show us.