Junior Course ‘drop in’ practice workshop
G06Come 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.
Scales and exercises ‘drop in’ workshop
G06New for 2026 a daily class focusing on scales and exercises. These drop in classes are suitable for all levels of pianists. Discover how daily scale practice unlocks ease and speed, while technical exercises strengthen your playing from the ground up.
Adult Amateur Workshop
G06Every day a 90 minute workshop for all participants on the Adult Amateur Course. Do come along and play in a supportive atmosphere, with Kathryn Page. Come and play a bar, a phrase or a complete piece. Get help with performance nerves - many participants who thought they would never have the courage to play …
Teaching session 2
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the 'open door' policy on the summer school.
Lunchtime Recital – Ariel Lanyi
Stoller HallThe first in the series of lunchtime recitals for 2026. In March 2023, Ariel Lanyi was honored to receive the Prix Serdang, a Swiss prize awarded by the distinguished Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder. The prize is endowed with CHF 50,000 and is not a competition, but a recognition of a young pianist’s achievements and an …
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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