Evelyn Glennie, percussion with Philip Smith, piano
Stoller HallDame Evelyn Glennie is the first person in history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest orchestras, conductors and artists. She fondly recalls having played the first percussion concerto in the history of The Proms at the Albert Hall in 1992, which paved the way …
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Teaching session 1
Lessons and workshops on all courses take place in the teaching rooms.
Alexander Technique
Learning 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 …
Teaching session 2
Observers are always welcome to sit in on the individual lessons. Timetables for all faculty are displayed in the entrance foyer.
Teaching session 3
Final lessons and workshops for the day. Check the timetables on display for detailed information.
Video recordings
Carole Nash HallThe first opportunity on part two for participants to make a professional film recording with leading film company Mill Media. Choose from 20, 30 or 40 minute time slots on the application form. Spaces limited.
Skazki, Nikolai Medtner – with Dina Parakhina and friends – part one
Stoller HallA very rare and exciting opportunity to hear a complete performance of Medtner's Skazki. The 38 piano pieces called Skazki (which translates as "tales" or "legends" but are known as "Fairy Tales" in English at the suggestion of Medtner's wife) contain some of his most original and appealing music and are as much a core …
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Skazki, Nikolai Medtner – with Dina Parakhina and friends – part two
Stoller HallThe second recital featuring the 38 'Fairy Tales' of Medtner. Dina Parakhina will be joined by outstanding young pianists who have all studied with her. Not to be missed.
Teaching session 1
The first lessons of the day. Participants can choose to have individual lessons on many of the different courses and all lessons are scheduled for a personal and unique timetable.
Alexander Technique
The final opportunity to have individual or group lessons with the amazing James Crow. Participants on the course return to him every year - he is fabulous!