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Piers Lane Recital

Stoller Hall

“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance.” Bryce Morrison, Gramophone We are thrilled that Piers is available to join us again at Chetham's for a solo recital and teaching on the faculty. Five times soloist at the BBC Proms, Piers …

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Late Night Participant recitals

With up to 6 recitals taking place tonight, do make sure to go and support the pianists performing. Amazing repertoire and outstanding performances guaranteed!  

Late Night Jazz Room

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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.

Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray

Oglesby Atrium

Flagging with mid-course fatigue? No problem: Wake up early and join Murray for a refreshing warm up session.

Junior Piano Group Class

Oglesby Atrium

Young participants on the Junior Course meet up for the daily classes in movement, aural and rhythmic development. Fun guaranteed!

Teaching session 1

The first teaching session of the day. Over 30 faculty will be working with participants in daily intensive individual lessons. All lessons also open to observe.  

Adult Amateur Workshop

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The daily workshop for the adult amateur course. Join  Kathryn Page for helpful and encouraging advice. "The words 'thank you' are totally inadequate to express what I feel. My teachers were all amazing, and I count myself blessed to have had such an opportunity. That I felt that they all took me seriously, despite being …

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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 Hall

We 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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