Noriko Ogawa Recital
Stoller HallWe are thrilled to welcome back Noriko Ogawa for a solo recital. "What sets her apart from other pianists is her wonderful sense of timing… allows the music to breathe, while maintaining the forward momentum" The Times "...poetry as well as virtuosity... what makes his playing so complete is the combination of an innate musical …
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallThe opening night of CIPSS part two continues with a gala faculty recital. A varied and exciting programme featuring outstanding members of the faculty. Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available for the public from the Stoller Hall.
“PPP, Passion, Piano, Politics”; A brief history of piano music in Iran, particularly last 50 years.
Stoller HallToday we welcome Neysun Rouhani to give this fascinating lecture- a brief history of Piano in Iran and then the effects of the 1978 Islamic Revolution on the music. Neysun will introduce composers who have written music for piano and performances of their music will be given by young pianists including Deedeh Rouhani, Luca Boston …
Joanna MacGregor Recital
Stoller Hall'MacGregor seems incapable of giving performances that are not at once extremely intelligent and entertaining'. The Sunday Times 'She is one of the most exciting and enterprising pianists of the moment.' The Observer 'Joanna MacGregor’s career is practically built on a reinvention of the star virtuoso tradition... MacGregor’s verve, energy and astounding technique are always …
Lunchtime Recital – Soli Nallaseth and Theron Masters
Stoller HallToday we welcome two outstanding pianists who are studying for a doctorate at USC Thornton in Los Angeles. Theron Masters has performed at several international festivals over the past few years, including Music Fest Perugia in Italy, Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Piano Program, Indiana University Piano Academy, and International …
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Piers Lane Recital
Stoller Hall“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance.” Bryce Morrison, Gramophone We are thrilled that Piers is available to join us again at Chetham's for a solo recital and teaching on the faculty. Five times soloist at the BBC Proms, Piers …
Lunchtime Recital – Hannah Roberts, Cello and Simon Parkin, Piano
Stoller HallWe are delighted to welcome cellist Hannah Roberts and pianist Simon Parkin to give a lunchtime recital. Hannah Roberts is one of the outstanding 'cellists of her generation. She she was privileged to have studied extensively with William Pleeth at the Yehudi Menuhin School and Ralph Kirshbaum at the Royal Northern College of Music. Having …
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Charles Owen Recital
Stoller HallCharles Owen enjoys an extensive international career performing a wide-ranging repertoire to outstanding critical acclaim. He appears at major UK venues such as Bridgewater Hall, The Sage, Wigmore Hall & Kings Place. Internationally, he has performed at the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York, the Brahms Saal in Vienna’s Musikverein, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw …
Peter Donohoe Recital
Stoller Hall"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 Opinion We are delighted to welcome back Peter Donohoe, former Chetham's student and a much loved regular on the faculty of the summer school Busoni …
Craig Sheppard Recital
Stoller HallWe welcome back world famous American virtuoso pianist-teacher Craig Sheppard to give a long awaited recital. "Listen to his concluding octaves in Rigoletto (for him a burst of thunderous applause) or the final pages of Tannhuser and you will witness an astounding force and charisma, playing which rides on a knife edge between abandon and …