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 …
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 – Chetham’s School of Music
Stoller HallToday we welcome young pianists currently studying at Chetham’s. Sammi Zhong Melody Zhang Harmony Zhang Alim Beisembayev - winner of the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition
25 for 25 – a jubilee celebration – part two
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. Copies of this extraordinary collection of …
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 …
Ronan O’Hora Recital
Stoller HallWe are thrilled to welcome back Ronan O'Hora, who has been on the faculty many times from the very 1st course 25 years ago! “His sound is lustrous; his playing is lyrical and full of feeling; he thinks not only of the passing notes but of the overall form. Moreover, O’Hora is blessed with meticulous …
Late Night Recital – Murray McLachlan
Stoller Hall'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, gentle and restrained in the more lyrical- is a perpetual delight' (BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE) The final late night recital featuring the works of Euan Moseley. …
Lunchtime Recital – Overall Prizewinner of the EPTA UK competition
Stoller HallToday we welcome Tiantian Gao who was recently been awarded overall winner in the EPTA UK National piano competition.
Pavel Nersessian Recital
Stoller HallWe 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 Times, after Pavel Nersessian received the 1st Prize in the GPA Dublin International Piano Competition in 1991. Being one of the most remarkable pianists of …
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 Bach-Busoni …