Ronald Stevenson memorial recital
Stoller HallRonald Stevenson (1928-2015) has left a legacy of over 500 piano pieces, including 'Passacaglia on DSCH', the longest single movement piano work in the repertoire. His music includes much smaller pieces and many transcriptions. Tonight we celebrate his extraordinarily colourful, beautiful legacy in a recital featuring talented young pianists from Chetham's school of music. Ronald …
Evelyn Glennie, percussion with Philip Smith, piano
Stoller HallDame Evelyn Glennie is the first person in history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest orchestras, conductors and artists. She fondly recalls having played the first percussion concerto in the history of The Proms at the Albert Hall in 1992, which paved the way …
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Skazki, Nikolai Medtner – with Dina Parakhina and friends – part one
Stoller HallA very rare and exciting opportunity to hear a complete performance of Medtner's Skazki. The 38 piano pieces called Skazki (which translates as "tales" or "legends" but are known as "Fairy Tales" in English at the suggestion of Medtner's wife) contain some of his most original and appealing music and are as much a core …
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Skazki, Nikolai Medtner – with Dina Parakhina and friends – part two
Stoller HallThe second recital featuring the 38 'Fairy Tales' of Medtner. Dina Parakhina will be joined by outstanding young pianists who have all studied with her. Not to be missed.
Grigory Gruzman Recital
Stoller HallWe welcome back celebrated German based Russian pianist-teacher Grigory Gruzman to perform a solo recital on the course this year. In 2019 Grigory came to Chetham's for the first time and everyone was overwhelened with his inspirational teaching and infectious enthusiasm. "On such an interpretation of Rigoletto-Paraphrase, I’ve been waiting all my life" Herbert von Karajan …
Gala Faculty recital
Stoller HallThe final evening recital is given by several of the outstanding members of the faculty including John Lenehan, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page, Lulu Yang, Ben Powell, Sam Brook, Gemma Beeson, Gemma Webster. Programme to include Ravel, Gershwin, John Ireland and much more.
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallThe opening night of the 2021 Chetham's International Piano Summer School continues with a gala faculty recital. A wonderful opportunity to hear from some of the outstanding pianists who are teaching on the course this year. Programme to include performances by: Peter Frankl, Julian Jacobson, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page, Nicholas Oliver and Lulu Yang. Free …
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallTonight another exciting and varied programme from some of the outstanding pianists who are teaching on the course. Performers include John Lenehan, Nikki Iles, Ben Powell, Gemma Webster and Lulu Yang.
Alicja Fiderkiewicz Recital
Stoller HallWe are thrilled to welcome back Alicja Fiderkiewicz to give a solo recital in Stoller Hall. Schumann Kinderszenen op.15 Brahms 3 Intermezzos op.117 Chopin Polonaise in C minor op.40,no.2 Larghetto from 2nd Piano Concerto in F minor (arranged by Chopin) Barcarolle in F# Major ,op .60. "Her playing is distinguished by her innate sense of …
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallThe opening night of CIPSS part one continues with a gala faculty recital. A varied and exciting programme featuring outstanding members of the faculty. Performers include Lauryna Sableviciute, Belén Navarro, Juan Lago, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page - further details to be announced soon. Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available for the public from …