Junior Course Final Concert
Oglesby AtriumAll the young pianists on both junior courses have the opportunity to perform on the final morning, and receive a certificate of participation. Family and friends will be welcome to come and listen.
Tours of Forsyth’s Piano Workshops, Showrooms & Private Collection of Historical Keyboard Instruments
12.30pm – 1.45pm or 2.30pm – 3.45pm Forsyth's free, informal, behind-the-scenes tours are a popular feature of the Summer School programme every year and offer a rare and fascinating insight into the inner workings of pianos, how they are restored and maintained by their on-site specialists, and the …
Junior Piano Group Class
Carole Nash HallThe first morning group class for all Junior Course pianists on part two, in the outstanding Carole Nash Hall. An opportunity to learn from some of the inspirational faculty on the course.
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ practice workshop
G06The daily 'drop -in' class for all Junior Advanced pianists. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. …
Junior Piano Group Class
Carole Nash HallThe daily group class for all pianists on the Junior Piano Courses. A chance to learn together before individual lessons and workshops continue throughout the day.
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ practice workshop
G06A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. Come for 5 minutes or stay for the whole class. …
Adult Amateur Workshop
G06Join Martyn Parkes for the daily group workshop. Everyone is very friendly and the atmosphere will be warm and inviting, offering a supportive setting for performance and discussion. The piano is an outstanding concert grand, kindly donated by Forsyth Music shop. Philip Fowke with the Adult amateur group.
Lunchtime Recital – Pedro López Salas
Stoller HallThe daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Gubaidulina Chaconne Beethoven – Piano Concerto No 3 with Henry Cash 2nd piano 1 Allegro 2 Largo 3 Rondo Allegro-Presto Tickets available through the Stoller Hall. Free to all summer school participants and observers.
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 …