The Art of Four Hands workshop
G06New for 2026! A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing - both duets and 2 pianos. Bring your duo ready to perform, or simply enjoy the thrill of sightreading together in a supportive atmosphere. Everyone welcome - there will always be someone ready to join you at the piano. Do …
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! Leon McCawley
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
G06A wonderful opportunity to perform on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06We 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. Every day on part one come and join us!
Lecture “What about the Twiddly Bits?” with Charlotte Turner
Stoller HallThe first of the lectures for the 2026 course. This lecture explores how to approach ornamentation in Baroque keyboard music by understanding the expressive logic behind it. Charlotte Turner will discuss the principles of preparation, dissonance and resolution, showing how ornaments arise naturally from harmonic tension and release. Participants gain practical tools for shaping “twiddly …
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Faculty Gala Recital
Stoller HallThe now traditional Gala Recital featuring some of the outstanding members of the faculty. Heidi Rolfe and Ben Frith Martin Ellerby 5 Lowry Pictures – no. 2 and 5 John Thwaites Brahms: Intermezzo Op. 119 No. 1 Frank Bridge: "Rosemary" Honor O’Hea and Robert Andres C. Debussy: Scottish March on a Popular Theme (Earl of …
Leon McCawley Recital
Stoller Hall“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Praised for his unfailingly communicative playing, British pianist Leon McCawley has been delighting audiences worldwide since winning, in 1993, First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. His many concert performances and extensive …
Late Night Jazz Room
G04Every 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
Oglesby AtriumWake up early and join Murray for a refreshing warm up session. A chance to start your day with aural and physical fun - everyone welcome!
Drop in practice workshop
G06Start the day with a helpful workshop for everyone who needs a little support with practising. Workshops for the Junior Course are scheduled just after this class. Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the …