Opening Recital – Martin Roscoe
Stoller Hall…Roscoe is a pianist who both thinks and offers full-blooded playing of breadth and depth. In this country, he is an uncommon creature…Daily Telegraph With an extraordinary career spanning over four decades, Martin Roscoe is unarguably one of the UK’s best loved pianists. Renowned for his versatility at the keyboard, Martin is equally at home …
25 for 25 – a Jubilee Celebration – part one
Stoller HallTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of CIPSS we are thrilled to present a stunning anthology of 25 new piano miniatures, written by a galaxy of stars associated with the summer school and Chetham’s. World premiere performances of all 25 pieces will be presented across two recitals during the course. 25 for 25 composers Gary …
Lunchtime Recital – Ariel Lanyi
Stoller HallThe first in the series of lunchtime recitals for 2026. In March 2023, Ariel Lanyi was honored to receive the Prix Serdang, a Swiss prize awarded by the distinguished Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder. The prize is endowed with CHF 50,000 and is not a competition, but a recognition of a young pianist’s achievements and an …
Lecture “What about the Twiddly Bits?” with Charlotte Turner
Stoller HallThe first of the lectures for the 2026 course. This lecture explores how to approach ornamentation in Baroque keyboard music by understanding the expressive logic behind it. Charlotte Turner will discuss the principles of preparation, dissonance and resolution, showing how ornaments arise naturally from harmonic tension and release. Participants gain practical tools for shaping “twiddly …
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Faculty Gala Recital
Stoller HallThe now traditional Gala Recital featuring some of the outstanding members of the faculty. Heidi Rolfe and Ben Frith Martin Ellerby 5 Lowry Pictures – no. 2 and 5 John Thwaites Brahms: Intermezzo Op. 119 No. 1 Frank Bridge: "Rosemary" Honor O’Hea and Robert Andres C. Debussy: Scottish March on a Popular Theme (Earl of …
Leon McCawley Recital
Stoller Hall“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Praised for his unfailingly communicative playing, British pianist Leon McCawley has been delighting audiences worldwide since winning, in 1993, First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. His many concert performances and extensive …
Young Artists Recital Students from RNCM
Stoller HallToday we welcome three talented students who are currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music. Programme to include Lincoln Poon TBC Christopher Hawkins Stephen Hough Sonatina Nostalgica Cristo Harijan Brahms Op 76 No 1 Capriccio in F♯ minor No 2 Capriccio in B minor No 3 Intermezzo in A♭ major No 5 Capriccio in …
Lecture ‘Letting the wrong notes become the right notes (in ANY order!) with Douglas Finch
Stoller HallWe are delighted to welcome Douglas Finch - improviser extraordinaire - to give us an introduction to improvising for fun and profit (And ways of thinking about music)
Alicja Fiderkiewicz Recital
Stoller HallWe are thrilled to welcome back Alicja Fiderkiewicz to give a solo recital in Stoller Hall. "Her playing is distinguished by her innate sense of style and immaculate articulation. These qualities combine with true musicianship to give performances of uncommon interest, Her interpretation of Beethoven’s “Pathetique” Sonata was masterly; the strength which underlies her playing …
Benjamin Frith Recital
Stoller HallProlific recitalist and recording artist, Benjamin Frith is one of the most versatile, respected and engaging pianists in the UK. With over 60 recordings – from Scarlatti to MacMillan – and many acclaimed reviews, Frith is at the forefront of the craft of music making. Gold Medal winner of the Artur Rubinstein Piano Masters International …