Young artist course class session
Daily lecture with Dr Murray McLachlan Building a repertoire and programme planning. How to develop a repertoire that is extensive and varied. When putting together a recital programme, what are the vital ingredients?
Advice auditions
An opportunity to play to head of keyboard at Chetham's Dr Murray McLachlan, or another member of staff at the school and receive written feedback. Parents are welcome to attend the audition. Space is limited - please book early. NB there is a small additional charge for the audition. Please tick the box on the …
Tai Chi
We are thrilled to welcome back Philip Smith who will lead a daily session in Tai Chi every morning.
Alexander Technique
Alexander Technique helps millions of people across the world to naturally overcome: Back, neck and joint pain Muscle tension and stiffness Poor posture Breathing and vocal problems Anxiety and stress-related conditions James Crow is a very popular teacher of Alexander Technique and his classes fill up quickly. Do book ealry to avoid disappointment. It is …
Teaching session 2
The second session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Observers always welcome.
Teaching session 3
The final session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Observers always welcome.
Piano Topography Part one – Euan Moseley
Stoller Hall20 Topographs for the intrepid pianist - by Euan Moseley This inspirational colour box of bravura fantasy concert studies for the piano makes an immediate impact and has been hailed by Ashkenazy, Stott, Lill C.B.E. and McLachlan for its extraordinary inventiveness and originality. "I think this music is both inventive and communicative: a most satisfying …
Philip Fowke at 70.
Stoller HallA very special evening with Philip Fowke, international virtuoso pianist, recording artist, sought-after teacher and national treasure in his 70th year. Philip will give an illustrated talk about his life and career. There will be anecdotes, clips of the many highlights of his playing and the evening will conclude with a world premiere performance of …
Late night jazz with Jason Rebello
Stoller HallCelebrated British jazz pianist Jason Rebello was labelled a veteran by critics at 19 and over the next decade won most of the major jazz music awards. “At 21, he’s probably the most gifted and fluent pianist to emerge in Britain since Django Bates” Neville Hadsley, Jazz FM His great technical strengths, delicacy of touch, fluency of …
Tai Chi
Ease into the day with a gentle session of Tai Chi.