Events for 21/08/2026
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
End of course blues? Don’t worry- you can come back again next year for more inspiration and pianophilia. Meanwhile, join Murray for one last time in the final part one …
Junior Piano Group Class
The final morning group class for all pianists enrolled on the Junior Course. Inspiration and camaraderie as you learn together, in a supportive and friendly group.
Dalcroze Group Classes
Join Alison Wise for a group class in Dalcroze and discover the freedom and joy of music through movement. It is also a lot of fun!
Teaching session 1
The final day for individual participant lessons - a wonderful opportunity to listen to lessons on all courses throughout the day. Noriko Ogawa
Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
An exciting opportunity for participants to make a professional quality film recording in the award winning Stoller Hall, on a magnificent Steinway Model D piano. We are delighted to welcome …
Junior Course ‘drop in’ practice workshop
The final workshop on practising for all Junior Course pianists. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your …
Scales and exercises ‘drop in’ workshop
Come along for the final class on part two to fuel your progress with a daily workshop devoted to scales and exercises—vital tools for fluency and technical mastery. Drop in …
Teaching session 2
While your individual lessons keep you busy, the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy opens up a world of extra learning and inspiration—come and see what’s happening beyond your own timetable. …
Lunchtime Recital – Overall Prizewinner of the EPTA UK competition
Today we welcome Tiantian Gao who was recently been awarded overall winner in the EPTA UK National piano competition.
The Art of Four Hands workshop
A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing - both duets and 2 pianos. Bring your duo ready to perform, or simply enjoy the thrill of …
Teaching session 3
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school.
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
The final performance class on part two of the course. A wonderful opportunity to perform on a beautiful grand piano, provided by Forsyth Music Shop.
Participant recitals
An opportunity for participants to perform on the outstanding grand pianos in all of the halls and performance spaces. Observers warmly welcomed.
Pavel Nersessian Recital
We are delighted to welcome Pavel Nersessian to the Stoller Hall and the summer school. “His performance brought a veritable roar of approval from the audience,” wrote the Irish …
Peter Donohoe Recital
"Peter Donohoe played as if visited by the spirit of Rachmaninov." The Guardian "I cannot imagine a living pianist capable of improving upon Donohoe’s outstanding artistry." Robert Matthew-Walker, Musical …
Cabaret
The customary finale to the summer school’s closing night is a highlight eagerly anticipated by both faculty and participants. It’s not unusual to witness Noriko Ogawa swapping her piano for …