Chetham’s International Piano Summer School

Participant recitals
2020-08-18 22:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
An opportunity for participants to perform in one of the outstanding recital rooms. There may be up to 6 recitals happening throughout the school – make sure to go along and hear some of the wonderful repertoire on offer.

Video recordings
2020-08-18 16:45 - 18:45
Participants can choose to make a professional film recording with leading company Mill Media in the Carole Nash Hall. There are two pianos to choose from – both concert grands – Steinway and Bösendorfer.
Choose from 20, 30 or 40 minute time slots on the application form. Space limited – please book early.

Teaching session 3
2020-08-18 14:30 - 16:30
The final lessons of the day, including workshops. Do check the daily noticeboards for information.

Adult Amateur Workshop
2020-08-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Whiteley Hall
The daily two hour workshop for the adult amateur course. Join Philip Fowke and Kathryn Page for helpful and encouraging advice. An opportunity to play in the supportive group – it could be just a bar, a line or a whole sonata movement. Everyone welcome!

Teaching session 2
2020-08-18 11:30 - 13:30
More lessons continue on all courses, including composition, jazz, harpsichord and of course, piano.

Teaching session 1
2020-08-18 09:00 - 11:00
Lessons begin in earnest from 9am. The faculty work throughout the day giving individual lessons and welcome observers.

Tai Chi
2020-08-18 08:20 - 08:50
Join Philip for a gentle start to the day. If the weather is good the session will be outside.

Participant recitals
2020-08-17 22:00 - 23:00
An opportunity for participants to perform in one of the outstanding recital rooms.

Alexander Rosenblatt - piano compositions
2020-08-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
A vibrantly inspirational early evening recital featuring works by the Russian composer/pianist Alexander Rosenblatt. Rosenblatt’s dynamic, energised, communicative music makes a direct emotional impact. Many of the new generation of 21st century pianists have championed his music internationally and we are thrilled to present a cross section of his art in Manchester. Performers include the composer himself, Dina Parakhina, Callum McLachlan and students from Chetham’s school of music and the Royal Northern College of Music.
Programme to include the Sleeping Beauty – Jazz Fantasy on a Theme by Tchaikovsky with Dina Parakhina and Callum McLachlan.

Rosenblatt was born in Moscow on 31st July 1956 as the son of a violinist father and a pianist mother. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory from 1975 to 1982 with Pavel Messner (piano) and Karen Khachaturian (composition). His works range from classical music to crossover and jazz.

Teaching session 3
2020-08-17 14:30 - 16:30
The final lessons of the day in all rooms throughout the school.

Teaching session 2
2020-08-17 11:30 - 13:30
Lessons continue throughout the school. Hundreds of hours of lessons happen throughout the summer school and all are open to observe.

Alexander Technique
2020-08-17 09:00 - 13:30
The final sessions for Alexander Technique lessons with the inspirational James Crow. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Teaching session 1
2020-08-17 09:00 - 11:00
Lessons begin from 9am – do observe if you don’t have a lesson scheduled. It is very rare to have so many amazing teachers all together under one roof!

Tai Chi
2020-08-17 08:20 - 08:50
Tai Chi’s physical movements serve as effective sensitivity and awareness exercises that keep the body flexible, reduce stress and tone and strengthen muscles.

Quiz night!
2020-08-16 21:45 - 23:00 | Oglesby Atrium
New for 2020 – quiz night in the bar.
After a full day of intense lessons, workshops and inspirational recitals, relax with a drink and enjoy a fun end to the evening. Interesting musical prizes guaranteed.

Piano Topography Part two - Euan Moseley
2020-08-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
20 Topographs for the intrepid pianist – by Euan Moseley
Moseley’s Kaleidoscopic imaginative range is instantly accessible to everyone who loves good tunes, zany humour and toe tapping tarantellas.
“I think this music is both inventive and communicative: a most satisfying combination! Congratulations! “- Vladimir Ashkenazy
“The pieces make direct impact with the performer and are expertly and imaginatively created .. an excellent enterprise!” – John Lill C.B.E
The pianists will be talented young pianists from Chetham’s and the Royal Northern College of Music. Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available to the public through the Stoller Hall website – http://www.stollerhall.com

Teaching session 3
2020-08-16 14:30 - 16:30
The final lessons of the day take place throughout the school. Learn from observing the outstanding faculty if you don’t have a lesson yourself.

Adult Amateur Workshop
2020-08-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Whiteley Hall
The second of the daily workshops on part one. Join Philip Fowke and Kathryn Page as they enjoy working with everyone, either on a few bars, or a much longer piece. Lively discussions guaranteed!

Teaching session 2
2020-08-16 11:30 - 13:30
Participants take their individual lessons with members of the faculty. Observers always welcome.

Alexander Technique
2020-08-16 09:00 - 16:30
Book individual or group sessions with James Crow and discover the huge benefits of the Alexander Technique.

Teaching session 1
2020-08-16 09:00 - 11:00
The first lessons of the day take place with all of the outstanding faculty. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to observe any lesson.

Tai Chi
2020-08-16 08:20 - 08:50
Ease into the day with a gentle session of Tai Chi.

Late night jazz with Jason Rebello
2020-08-15 21:30 - 22:30 | Stoller Hall
Celebrated 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 execution, a burnished, pellucid tone had been easily and naturally harnessed in the service of a lyrical immediately attractive melody imbued with an affecting, faintly melancholic earnestness”
Chris Parker, The Times
We are thrilled that Jason is returning to the summer school to teach individual sessions and give group workshops.

Philip Fowke at 70.
2020-08-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Stoller Hall
A 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 Sonatina Nostalgica written by Stephen Hough for Philip to mark the occasion. Not to be missed.

” …… that co-existence of a high musical intellect with elegance, wit and unashamedly
joyful showmanship, marks out Philip Fowke among his own generation of pianists …… ” The Times

Piano Topography Part one - Euan Moseley
2020-08-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Stoller Hall
20 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 combination! Congratulations! “- Vladimir Ashkenazy
“The pieces make direct impact with the performer and are expertly and imaginatively created .. an excellent enterprise!” – John Lill C.B.E
The pianists will be talented young pianists from Chetham’s and the Royal Northern College of Music. Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available to the public through the Stoller Hall website – http://www.stollerhall.com

Teaching session 3
2020-08-15 14:30 - 16:30
The final session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Observers always welcome.

Teaching session 2
2020-08-15 11:30 - 13:30
The second session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Observers always welcome.

Alexander Technique
2020-08-15 09:00 - 16:30
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 possible to have both individual or small class sessions.

Tai Chi
2020-08-15 08:20 - 08:50
We are thrilled to welcome back Philip Smith who will lead a daily session in Tai Chi every morning.

Advice auditions
2020-08-13 10:30 - 12:00
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 application form.
