Teaching session 2
Individual lessons continue apace. With so many wonderful teachers and course options everyone will be kept very busy!. The piano summer school has an 'open door' policy - so do go and listen to other lessons. You might decide you want to learn jazz or harpsichord!
Lunchtime Recital – Hannah Roberts, Cello and Simon Parkin, Piano
Stoller HallWe are delighted to welcome cellist Hannah Roberts and pianist Simon Parkin to give a lunchtime recital. Hannah Roberts is one of the outstanding 'cellists of her generation. She she was privileged to have studied extensively with William Pleeth at the Yehudi Menuhin School and Ralph Kirshbaum at the Royal Northern College of Music. Having …
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Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ performance class
G06Every day come along to hear other young pianists playing on a grand piano, in front of a supportive audience and member of the faculty. A wonderful way to hear amazing music and to get a chance to perform yourself. Participants and observers welcome.
Teaching session 3
The final teaching sessions for the day with all members of the faculty working hard with students in individual lessons. Don't forget the piano summer school has an 'open door' policy - so do go and listen to other lessons.
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ performance class
G06Don't miss this opportunity to perform in front of friends on the Advanced Junior Course. Pop in anytime you are free.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06An exciting addition to the course - a daily opportunity to perform and hear other pianists on the course in a very informal performance session, hosted by a member of the faculty. All welcome.
Charles Owen Recital
Stoller HallCharles Owen enjoys an extensive international career performing a wide-ranging repertoire to outstanding critical acclaim. He appears at major UK venues such as Bridgewater Hall, The Sage, Wigmore Hall & Kings Place. Internationally, he has performed at the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York, the Brahms Saal in Vienna’s Musikverein, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw …
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 Busoni …
Late Night Participant recitals
A wonderful opportunity to listen to fellow participants performing recitals around the school. Baronial Hall
Late Night Jazz Room
G04The last night for this years late night jazz room! A wonderful opportunity for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely informal space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop. Listen with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.