Events for 18/08/2026
Junior Piano Group Class
The daily morning group class - singing, movement and more before all the individual lessons begin.
Teaching session 1
The inspirational faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses. The course has an open door policy to all lessons - not to be missed.
Alexander Technique Group and Individual Classes
Learning the Alexander Technique gives you a fascinating tool for noticing when the tension is creeping up on you, so you can notice your reactions building and let go of …
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Junior Course ‘drop in’ practice workshop
Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole class …
Scales and exercises ‘drop in’ workshop
New for 2026 a daily class focusing on scales and exercises. These drop in classes are suitable for all levels of pianists. Discover how daily scale practice unlocks ease and …
Adult Amateur Workshop
The daily group workshop, today hosted by Kathryn Page. Don't miss out on the opportunity to perform on the beautiful grand piano in front of your new piano family. …
Teaching session 2
Individual lessons continue apace. With so many wonderful teachers and course options everyone will be kept very busy!. The piano summer school has an 'open door' policy - so do …
Faculty Gala Recital
The now traditional Gala Recital featuring outstanding members of the faculty. An exciting and varied programme guaranteed. Belen Navarro and Juan Lago Schubert Andantino Varié über französische Motive op 84 …
Teaching session 3
The third teaching session of the day. As teaching carries on in full swing, don’t forget the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy: a unique invitation to explore, listen, and learn …
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
Every day Junior Course pianists can enjoy performing on an outstanding grand piano in front of a small and supportive audience, hosted by a member of the faculty. …
Margaret Fingerhut Recital
“One of the most radiantly musical of pianists, she plays with such alluring sensitivity & effortless command that one cannot help but be won over” – International Piano Described by …
Alexander Kobrin Recital
“He surrendered neither the smoothness nor the dynamic fluidity that the modern piano allows, and he gave his sense of fantasy free rein, creating an almost confessional spirit ." — …
Steven Osborne Recital
Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Instrumentalist of the Year in 2013, pianist Steven Osborne is one of Britain’s most treasured musicians. Celebrated for his insightful interpretations, his musicality and …
Late Night Jazz Room
Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop. Enjoy listening with …
Late Night Participant Recitals
A wonderful opportunity to listen to fellow participants performing recitals around the school. There may be up to 6 recitals taking place at the same time.
Late Night Recital – Murray McLachlan
'Murray McLachlan is a pianist with a virtuoso technique and a sure sense of line. His timing and phrasing are impeccable, and his tone-full but unforced in the powerful passages, …