Lecture with Paul Hindmarsh – Who was Wilfred Heaton?
Stoller HallIn the early 1950s Sheffield composer Wilfred Heaton undertook a number of consultation lessons in composition with the distinguished emigre Hungarian teacher Matyas Seiber. The results of this advice were far-reaching on Heaton's style, as can be heard in this Piano Sonata. Paul Hindmarsh, a former BBC producer for 21 years now devotes his time …
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Graham Scott Recital
Stoller HallHailed by the Gramophone magazine as ‘an exceptional talent’ Graham Scott has performed extensively throughout the world most notably in New York (92nd St. Y), Washington DC (Kennedy Center), Los Angeles (Ambassador Auditorium), Tokyo (Suntory Hall), Beijing (Beijing Concert Hall and Forbidden City Concert Hall), Paris (Bagatelle) as well as all the major London venues …
Benjamin Frith Recital
Stoller HallBenjamin Frith was encouraged by his teacher, Fanny Waterman, to pursue a musical career after winning the UK Dudley National Piano Competition at 14. He has since recorded 17 solo discs and performed with many of the great orchestras and conductors. At 20 he became a Mozart Memorial Prize winner and was invited by Sir …
Junior Piano Group Class
Carole Nash HallThe daily class for all young pianists - a chance to learn together in the glorious Carole Nash Hall.
Lunchtime Recital – Jeremias Fliedl, cello and Callum McLachlan, piano
Stoller HallThe daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. J.S. Bach - Arioso from the Cantata "Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe" G-Dur BWV 156 Debussy Sonata Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto Sérénade: Modérément animé Finale: Animé, léger et nerveux Brahms Sonata in E minor op 38 Allegro non troppo Allegretto quasi Menuetto Allegro Jeremias Fliedl is …
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Lecture with William Westney – Eros at the Piano: The Life-Energy of Classical Music
Stoller HallTo end the series of lectures in 2024 we welcome William Westney “Bold and insightful.” —Anthony Tommasini, former chief classical music critic, The New York Times William Westney, author of the bestselling The Perfect Wrong Note, takes a fresh and creative look at the human dimension of classical music-making and why it matters more than ever …
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Junior Piano Group Class
Carole Nash HallThe final group class for Junior Course pianists. A chance to explore what has been discovered through the lessons, workshops and recitals. Tomorrow all Junior pianists will get a chance to perform to friends and family in the Hall and receive a certificate of participation. Junior pianists relaxing listening to music.
Adult Amateur Workshop
G06The daily adult amateur workshop. Don't miss out on the opportunity to play to Martyn Parkes. Everyone is very welcome to come up and play, even just a few bars.
Participant recitals
Another opportunity to perform on a concert grand piano including Steinway, Bösendorfer, Yamaha, Schimmel in one of the recital rooms. Make sure to choose this option on the application form.
End of CIPSS Part Two
The 23rd Chetham's International Piano Summer School draws to a close. Many new friends will have been made and old friendships renewed. We look forward to seeing everyone next August! …