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Lecture with William Westney – Eros at the Piano: The Life-Energy of Classical Music

Stoller Hall

To 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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Murray McLachlan Recital

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) Since making his professional debut in 1986 at the age of …

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Charles Owen Recital

Stoller Hall

Described by Gramophone magazine as  “one of the finest British pianists of his generation”, Charles Owen has enjoyed an extensive international career performing a wide ranging repertoire to outstanding critical acclaim. He has appeared at London’s Barbican and Queen Elizabeth Hall and regularly gives recitals at the Wigmore Hall and Kings Place. Internationally, he has performed at the …

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Junior Piano Group Class

Carole Nash Hall

The 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

G06

The 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.

Lunchtime Recital – Yutian Yang

Stoller Hall

The final daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Carl Czerny  Variations on a Theme by Rode “La Ricordanza” Op. 33 Ferruccio Busoni  Sonatina No. 6 Chamber Fantasy after George Bizet’s Opera “Carmen” Maurice Ravel  Gaspard de la nuit     Ondine             Le Gibet        Scarbo   Born in Nanjing, China in 2007, Yutian Yang began piano studies …

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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.

Noriko Ogawa Recital

Stoller Hall

We 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 …

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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 …

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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!                                                   …

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