Chetham’s International Piano Summer School

Graham Scott Recital
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Stoller Hall
Hailed 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 (Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Barbican Centre.)
Graham studied at Chetham’s School of Music and the RNCM. He became the first artist to win both the YCA Inc. auditions in New York and the YCAT auditions in London. He also won the Dudley National Piano Competition and the Jaen International Piano Competition in Spain.
Since 2007 he has held the position of Head of Keyboard Studies at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Artistic Director of the RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition.

Junior Piano Group Class
2024-08-16 08:45 - 09:30 | Carole Nash Hall
The 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
2024-08-16 13:45 - 14:30 | Stoller Hall
The 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 among the leading Austrian cellists of his generation. He has performed at prestigious international stages, most notable engagements include the Salzburg Festival, the Mozart Week Salzburg, the Carinthian Summer, the Südtirol Festival Merano, CLASSIX Kempten, the Musiktage Mondsee, the Vevey Spring Classic Festival, the International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht, the Grachtenfestival Amsterdam, the Salzkammergut Festwochen Gmunden, the Festival Sankt Gallen as well as concerts at the Vienna Musikverein, the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Centre for Fine Arts Brussels, the Konzerthaus Dortmund and the Laeiszhalle Hamburg.
He has appeared with Petrit Çeku, Stéphane Denève, Veronika Eberle, Ziyu He, Maximilian Kromer, Nikola Meeuwsen, Nils Mönkemeyer, Daniel Müller-Schott, Benedict Mitterbauer, Julian Rachlin, Timothy Ridout, Case Scaglione, Benjamin Schmid, the Simply Quartet, Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, Kiron Atom Tellian, Dominik Wagner and Stefan Wilkening among others.
As a soloist he has performed with orchestras such as the Brussels Philharmonic, Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn, Salzburg Orchestra Soloists, Zagreb Soloists, Zagreb Chamber Orchestra, Beethoven Philharmonie, Matrix Orchestra, Carinthian Symphony Orchestra, Academia Ars Musicae, Camerata Ars Vivendi, Sandor Végh Institute Chamber Orchestra, Webern Chamber Philharmonic, Euro Symphony SFK, Olsztyn Philharmonic Orchestra, Artsakh Symphony Orchestra and Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra.

In 2024, he released his debut album “TRANSFORMATION”, which was met with great acclaim among critics: “a sumptuous feast of cello timbres” (BBC Music Magazine), “brilliant” (Die Presse), “technically brilliant and with astonishing musical maturity” (Concerti), “soulful expression, marvellous legato” (Klassik Heute). The album was recorded with the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn under Emmanuel Tjeknavorian and was released by the label Berlin Classics.
Born in Klagenfurt in 1999, Jeremias Fliedl’s musical development was significantly influenced by Heinrich Schiff as his last student at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna after his initial training with Igor Mitrovic. He completed his bachelor’s degree with Clemens Hagen at the University Mozarteum Salzburg and graduated with a master’s degree from Julian Steckel at the University of Music and Theatre Munich. He received important artistic input from Daniel Müller-Schott and Michael Sanderling. He is a prizewinner of the Liezen Competition, the Svirél Competition, the Antonio Janigro Competition and also the first Austrian cellist to be awarded as a laureate at the Queen Elisabeth Competition.
Jeremias Fliedl plays the “ex Gendron, Lord Speyer”, a cello made by Antonio Stradivari in 1693, which is privately loaned to him
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Tickets available through the Stoller Hall. Free to all summer school participants and observers.

Adult Amateur Workshop
2024-08-17 11:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Participant recitals
2024-08-17 17:00 - 18:00
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.

Late Night Jazz Room with Nikki Iles
2025-08-13 22:00 | G04
New this year!
Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop. On the opening night we are thrilled that Nikki Iles will perform a short set for us as we enjoy our welcome drink.

Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
2025-08-14 08:15 - 08:30 | Oglesby Atrium
Begin your CIPSS week with a refreshing concentrated group session!
A new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan. Open to everyone on the course,the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and mindset as well as glimpses of repertoire. Embrace the unfamiliar! Look at well-loved music from different perspectives! Above all, start your CIPSS day in style with a real sense of positivity, energy and optimistic purpose.
The atrium

Junior Piano Group Class
2025-08-14 08:45 - 09:30 | Oglesby Atrium
All pianists on the Junior Course start the day with a group class exploring Kodaly, singing, dalcroze and more. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy music making with new friends.
This photo from last year shows the class laying down with closed eyes as they listen to a piece of music with Murray McLachlan.

Teaching session 1
2025-08-14 08:45 - 11:00
The first session for individual lessons. Do pop into any of the teaching rooms to hear lessons given by the outstanding faculty. Everyone will have their own individual schedule for lessons but we have an open door policy for all sessions – an amazing opportunity to learn from observing some of the most respected teachers in the world.

Teaching session 2
2025-08-14 11:30 - 13:00
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the ‘open door’ policy on the summer school.

Junior Foundation 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-14 14:45 - 15:30 | G06
Every day Junior Foundation pianists can enjoy performing on an outstanding grand piano in front of a small and supportive audience, hosted by a member of the faculty.

Teaching session 3
2025-08-14 14:45 - 17:00
In this third teaching session relish the opportunity to ‘sit in’ on as many lessons as you can – observing some of the world’s leading piano teachers in action!

Leon McCawley

Junior Advanced 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-14 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
An exciting daily opportunity to perform on a wonderful grand piano, supported by the other young pianists on the course.

'Drop in' performance class
2025-08-14 16:15 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 16:15 - 17:00 | G06
An 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.

The Taubman Approach with Nina Tichman
2025-08-14 17:15 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
American pianist Nina Tichman gave her Debut at the age of 17 with Beethoven´s ‘Emperor’ Concerto. Since that time she has performed in the musical centres of the world (Carnegie Hall, Kölner Philharmonie, Berliner Konzerthaus, Salzburger Festspielhaus et al). Winner of important international competitions – Busoni, Mendelssohn, Casagrande – Nina Tichman was Professor of Piano at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne from 1993-2024. She has held master classes at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, European Academy in Montepulciano, Amherst College, IKIF in New York City, Princeton University and the Holland Music Sessions.
Nina’s teachers included Ilona Kabos, Hans Leygraf, Alfons Kontarsky, Wilhelm Kempff and also Dorothy Taubman who founded the Taubman Institute of Piano and developed the Taubman approach to playing.
Today Nina will talk about the Taubman Approach and how it can be incorporated into both your own playing and into teaching.

Late Night Jazz Room
2025-08-14 22:00 | G04
New this year!
Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop.
Enjoy listening with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.

Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
2025-08-15 08:15 - 08:30 | Oglesby Atrium
Murray McLachlan’s new sessions for all on the course continues apace!
A new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan. Open to everyone on the course, the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and mindset as well as glimpses of repertoire. Embrace the unfamiliar! Look at well-loved music from different perspectives! Above all, start your CIPSS day in style with a real sense of positivity, energy and optimistic purpose.

Junior Piano Group Class
2025-08-15 08:45 - 09:30 | Oglesby Atrium
The daily morning group class – singing, movement and more before all the individual lessons begin.

Teaching session 1
2025-08-15 08:45 - 11:00
The day begins with all members of the faculty teaching throughout the school. Everyone will receive a daily lesson as standard.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-15 10:15 - 11:00 | G06
The 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.

Teaching session 2
2025-08-15 11:30 - 13:00
Lessons throughout the school on all courses including composition, aural, jazz, improvisation, organ, musical analysis, and much more!

Adult Amateur Workshop
2025-08-15 11:30 - 13:00 | G06
The daily group workshop, today hosted by Ben Powell. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to perform on the beautiful grand piano in front of your new piano family.

Lunchtime Recital - Chetham's School of Music
2025-08-15 13:45 - 14:30 | Stoller Hall
We are delighted to present a series of daily lunchtime recitals in the glorious Stoller Hall given by outstanding young pianists. Today we welcome pianists who are currently studying at Chetham’s
Today we welcome Erin, 11, Maple 15 and Tiffany, 11

Junior Foundation 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-15 14:45 - 15:30 | G06
Every 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. Everyone welcome.

Teaching session 3
2025-08-15 14:45 - 17:00
The faculty are teaching throughout the school on all courses including composition, aural, jazz, improvisation, organ, musical analysis, and much more! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected tachers and pianists in the world.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-15 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
Don’t miss this opportunity to perform in front of friends on the Advanced Junior Course. Pop in anytime you are free.

Yoga group class
2025-08-15 16:15 - 17:30 | Waterhouse
We are thrilled to welcome Sam Brook to take 2 group classes in Yoga this year.
Sam is an outstanding pianist and teacher and is also a qualified Yogi.
Some of yoga’s many potential benefits include improved flexibility, strength, and body awareness. It may also help relieve stress and anxiety.
The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root word “yuj,” which means “to yoke” or “to bind.” The word itself has numerous meanings, from an astrological conjunction to matrimony, with the underlying theme being connection.
Book one or two classes on the application form.

Dina Parakhina - Lecture Recital
2025-08-15 17:15 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
Delighted to welcome back Dina Parakhina to perform a recital.
Medtner Romantic Sketches for the Young, Op 54
1. Prelude, Pastorale
2. Bird’s Tale
3. Prelude, Tempo di Sarabanda
4. Tale, Scherzo
5. Prelude, Tender Reproach
6. Tale, The Barrel-Organ Player
7. Prelude, Hymn
8. Tale, The Beggar
Medtner’s Op.54 “Romantic Sketches for the Young” is a rarely performed cycle.
It consists of four short books, each one containing a prelude and a tale (or fairy tale).
Following the grand and majestic two Sonatas Op.53 it is completely different in its style, layout,
means of expression and content.
Written in 1931 this set of pieces is probably one of the most intimate and sincere creations in piano literature of all times.
Dina will talk about Medtner and the work before performing the compete work. Not to be missed.

Simon Callaghan Recital
2025-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Stoller Hall
Simon Callaghan, Chetham’s alumnus, performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, in parallel with a highly successful career as a recording artist. A favourite performer at the internationally-renowned Husum Festival of Piano Rarities in Germany, Callaghan’s recent sell-out concert was praised by VAN Magazine as a “cleverly curated recital full of discoveries” and by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as “technically brilliant”. Callaghan has developed a wide following and appears on a regular basis in the UK’s major concert halls, and on tours to Asia, North America and Europe. Recital partners have included Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Nicholas Daniel, Adrian Brendel, Feng Ning, Samuel West, Prunella Scales and Timothy West. BBC Young Musician of the Year Finalist Coco Tomita and Callaghan have a successful duo partnership which saw their first record released in 2022 on Orchid Classics. He is also a founding member of the London Piano Quartet, joining colleagues from the renowned Piatti Quartet to showcase the repertoire for piano quartet with a particular focus on revivifying works that have fallen into obscurity.
Simon Callaghan’s distinguished and eclectic discography includes recordings for Hyperion, Nimbus and Lyrita. He has a strong profile on BBC Radio3 and on a variety of streaming platforms, his most recent single on Apple Music with Coco Tomita surpassing 1 million streams in the first month of its release. He is a strong social media enthusiast, using it as a form of promotion for classical music in general but seeing it as a particular tool in his advocacy of the rare and unexplored.

Grieg | Holberg Suite Op.40
Poulenc | Les Soirées de Nazelles FP84
