Gala Faculty Recital
2025-08-18 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Stoller Hall
The opening night of CIPSS part two continues with a gala faculty recital. A varied and exciting programme featuring outstanding members of the faculty.
Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available for the public from the Stoller Hall.

Late Night Jazz Room with Les Chisnall and guest Richard Iles
2025-08-18 22:00 - 23:30 | 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 Les Chisnall will perform a short set for us as we enjoy our welcome drink. He will be joined by Richard Iles Home | RICHARD ILES – can’t wait!

Junior Piano Group Class
2025-08-19 08:45 - 09:30 | Oglesby Atrium
The first morning group class where singing, movement and more help to ease everyone into the day.
a young pianist exploring rhythm with Murray McLachlan.

Teaching session 1
2025-08-19 08:45 - 11:00
As all members of the faculty teach throughout the school, don’t miss the opportunity to listen to the amazing lessons.

Junior Foundation 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-19 09:30 - 10:15 | G06
The first daily ‘drop -in’ class for all Junior Foundation pianists on part two. 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.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-19 10:15 - 11:00 | G06
Don’t miss the wonderful opportunity to get helpful advice on any aspect of the best ways to practise. 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
2025-08-19 11:30 - 13:00
Faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses.

Adult Amateur Workshop
2025-08-19 11:30 - 13:00 | G06
The first of the daily adult amateur workshop on part two. A chance to perform a piece and receive constructive and helpful feedback. If you want help with a particular phrase then bring this along too – everyone welcome! with Kathryn Page

Junior Foundation 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-19 14:45 - 15:30 | G06
Part two continues with the first drop in performance class for the Junior Foundation pianists.
A great opportunity to play on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.

Teaching session 3
2025-08-19 14:45 - 17:00
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-19 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
The daily opportunity to perform on a wonderful grand piano, supported by the other young pianists on the course.

'Drop in' performance class
2025-08-19 16:00 - 16:45 | G06
Continuing on from the success of these ‘drop-in’ classes last year, we are delighted to have an open door to all pianists wanting to try out a piece in a small and friendly room, encouraged by a member of the faculty.

"PPP, Passion, Piano, Politics"; A brief history of piano music in Iran, particularly last 50 years.
2025-08-19 17:15 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
Today we welcome Neysun Rouhani to give this fascinating lecture- a brief history of Piano in Iran and then the effects of the 1978 Islamic Revolution on the music. Neysun will introduce composers who have written music for piano and performances of their music will be given by young pianists including Deedeh Rouhani, Luca Boston and Rose McLachlan.
Neysun started learning piano at an early age under the tutelage of his father, esteemed British-Iranian composer, Mehran Rouhani. Showing a lot of potential, he went on to study with professors Gagik Babayan and Raphael Minaskanian in Iran and Gerhard Geretschläger in Vienna.
His greatest influence came from his teacher and mentor Benjamin Kaplan in London. In addition to his training as a pianist, he had the privilege to participate in masterclasses with Menahem Pressler, Charles Rosen and Martino Tirimo.
A notable solo recording includes the album ‘3 Piano Pieces’ featuring piano music composed by Mehran Rouhani (released on Hermes Records and available on Spotify).
Neysun Produced and organised ‘Epic Persia’ at Cadogan Hall in London, which showcased the works of many composers from Persia and was a co-director of the ‘Epic Persia Composition Competiton’.

Late Night Participant recitals
2025-08-19 22:00 - 23:00
Late night recital opportunities in all of the recital halls throughout the school. All participants have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available.
Make sure to sign up when applying online.

Baronial Hall

Late Night Jazz Room
2025-08-19 22:00 - 23:30 | G04
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.
Enjoy listening with a drink, or playing to fellow participants.

Junior Piano Group Class
2025-08-20 08:45 - 09:30 | Oglesby Atrium
The daily class where all young pianists come together to develop both aural and rhythmic awareness.

Teaching session 1
2025-08-20 08:45 - 11:00
The inspirational faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses. The course has an open door policy to all lessons – not to be missed.

Junior Foundation 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-20 09:30 - 10:15 | G06
Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole class – so much can be discovered by listening to everyone.

Junior Advanced 'drop in' practise workshop
2025-08-20 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
2025-08-20 11:30 - 13:00
More intense individual lessons continue. The group workshops are scheduled throughout the week – check the displayed timetables for more information.

Adult Amateur Workshop
2025-08-20 11:30 - 13:00 | G06
Today the daily workshop for all participants on the Adult Amateur Course is hosted by the very popular teacher Marta Karbownicka. Everyone is very friendly and the atmosphere will be warm and inviting, offering a supportive setting for performance and discussion. The piano is an outstanding concert grand, kindly donated by Forsyth Music shop.

Lunchtime Recital - Soli Nallaseth and Theron Masters
2025-08-20 13:45 - 14:30 | Stoller Hall
Today we welcome two outstanding pianists who are studying for a doctorate at USC Thornton in Los Angeles.
Theron Masters has performed at several international festivals over the past few years, including Music Fest Perugia in Italy, Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, Tanglewood Institute Young Artists Piano Program, Indiana University Piano Academy, and International Institute for Young Musicians. Theron has performed in masterclasses for Martin Katz, Lang Lang, John O’Conor and Leon Fleisher.
Soli Cyrus Nallaseth, born in New York City and raised in Mumbai, has been shaped by diverse cultures, with music as his guiding force. A prizewinner in multiple international competitions, he has performed with the Symphony Orchestra of India and at renowned venues worldwide, including Wigmore Hall. He has participated in prestigious festivals like Aspen and Musica Mundi, and even composed for the Netflix film Yeh Ballet. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at USC, he studied at the Royal Academy of Music and has worked with distinguished pianists such as Daniel Barenboim and Maria João Pires. Soli was a student at Chetham’s School of Music.
Soli Nallaseth Beethoven Sonata Op 101
Theron Masters Handel Suite HWV 428 D Minor

Theron Masters
Soli Nallaseth

Junior Foundation 'drop in' performance class
2025-08-20 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. If you have a duet, the member of faculty would love to play with you.

Teaching session 3
2025-08-20 14:45 - 17:00
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
2025-08-20 15:30 - 16:15 | G06
The daily perfomance class for all Junior Pianists on the Advanced Course. An exciting opportunity to play on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.

Late Night Participant recitals
2025-08-20 22:00 - 23:00
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
2025-08-20 22:00 - 23:30 | G04
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
2025-08-21 08:15 - 08:30 | 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
2025-08-21 08:45 - 09:30 | 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
2025-08-21 08:45 - 11:00
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.
