Events
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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.
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Alexander Technique Group and Individual Classes
GymLearning the Alexander Technique gives you a fascinating tool for noticing when the tension is creeping up on you, so you can notice your reactions building and let go of the tension. It means you’re calmer and more confident in everything you do. That’s why actors and musicians use it for stage-fright, golfers use it …
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Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
Experience exceptional acoustics and the brilliance of a beautifully prepared Model D Steinway, ready for your performance. State‑of‑the‑art recording equipment ensures the finest conditions, all supported by the expertise of Mill Media in the acclaimed Stoller Hall. Early booking is advised, as places are limited.
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Scales and exercises ‘drop in’ workshop
G06New for 2026 a daily class focusing on scales and exercises. Join a daily workshop where scales and exercises become exciting tools for progress, unlocking speed, strength, and expressive freedom. Learn how to make exercises out of your repertoire and to always find new ways to practise. Drop in for 5 minutes or come for …
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Teaching session 2
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the 'open door' policy on the summer school. An amazing faculty of over 70 will be working throughout the course - an incredible opportunity to learn from the leading musicians of today.
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Lunchtime Recital – Chetham’s School of Music
Stoller HallThe daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Today we welcome pianists who are currently studying at Chetham’s School of Music. Today we welcome young pianists currently studying at Chetham’s. Pak Yin Rimsky Lee TBC Lily Fisher TBC Bowen Ha Britten Notturno Beethoven Sonata Op. 53, ‘Waldstein’ 1st Movement Allegro Con Brio Tickets available through the …
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Teaching session 3
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!
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Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
G06Every day Junior Course pianists can enjoy performing on an outstanding grand piano in front of a small and supportive audience, hosted by a member of the faculty.
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Lecture – Levelling Down: Why Easier Repertoire Can Produce Better Piano Playing with Murray McLachlan
Stoller HallProfessional, peer and personal pressures often encourage pianists to pursue ever more technically demanding repertoire, sometimes at the expense of artistic freedom and musical satisfaction. This lecture explores how working on easier repertoire can create greater space for imagination, sound quality, phrasing, voicing, colour and character, allowing pianists to develop the most important aspects of …
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Ji Liu Recital
Stoller HallDr Ji Liu combines a distinguished and multifaceted career as a pianist, composer, scholar and educator. As an international soloist, he has performed at venues and festivals including Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Barbican Centre, Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Auditorium du Louvre, Royal Concertgebouw, National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing, …