An astonishing anthology of brand-new piano miniatures in celebration of the silver  anniversary of the largest piano summer school in Europe.  We are thrilled to announce this vibrant and varied collection of pieces by composers who have been supportive, loyal and faithful to Chetham’s, its course and festival, over many years.

From intermediate to advanced level, the styles range from jazz-inspired bagatelles through lyrical meditations to experimental creations and even some musical cryptography too.

There will be two recitals with all 25 world premieres performed by the composers and members of the faculty in the Stoller Hall – full programme below:

https://pianosummerschool.com/event/25-for-25-part-one/

https://pianosummerschool.com/event/25-for-25-part-two/

TICKETS AVAILABLE

Recital August 12th 19.30 https://stollerhall.com/whats-on/chethams-international-piano-summer-school-2026-day-one/

Recital August 20th 17.15 https://stollerhall.com/whats-on/chethams-international-piano-summer-school-2026-day-nine/

Publication date August 2026.

1 Joanna MacGregor             River Moon      https://joannamacgregor.net/

2 Edward Gregson                 À la recherche du temps perdu https://edwardgregson.com/

3 Adam Gorb                            Berceuse  https://adamgorb.co.uk/

4 Nikki Iles                                 Winter Light    https://nikkiiles.co.uk/

5 Adam Swayne                      Family Silver https://adamswayne.com/

6 Sarah Nicolls                        Long Grass https://sarahnicolls.com/

7 Chrisopher Norton             25, nearly 26! https://www.christophernorton.com/

8  Jeremy Pike                         Silver Steps http://www.jeremypike.com/

9 Gary Carpenter                    Scherzino https://www.garycarpenter.net/

10 Elena Cobb                          Tarantella https://www.elenacobb.com/

11 John Lenehan                      Clouds https://www.johnlenehan.co.uk/

12 Les Chisnall                          See-Saw Sea https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/les-chisnall

13 Douglas Finch                     Elegiac scene on a still lake at dawn https://douglasfinch.com/#/

 14 Caroline Wright                  Fantasia on a theme by Bach https://carolinewrightmusic.com/about/

 15 Paul Harris                           Knocked Urn https://www.paulharristeaching.co.uk/

16 Toby Hession                       Berceuse https://www.tobyhession.com/

 17 David Horne                        Flourishes and Lines https://www.davidhorne.net/

 18 Euan Moseley                     Middle Pedal Blues https://www.pianotopography.com/home-page.html

19 Melanie Spanswick            Torment https://melaniespanswick.com/

20 Simon Parkin                       G http://parkinarrangements.co.uk/composer

21 Ian Stephens                        Lucency https://ianstephens.net/biography/

22 Yuanfan  Yang                     Prelude in Pop https://www.yuanfanyang.com/

23 Emma Ruth Richards        Silver Slip https://www.emmaruthrichards.com/

24 Gavin Wayte                         Charybdis Sketch https://www.gavinwayte.com/about-gavin

25 Sir Stephen Hough             Auld Lang Syne  https://stephenhough.com/

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All proceeds in aid of Help Musicians UK .