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An audience with Paul Lewis

Whiteley Hall

We are thrilled to welcome Paul Lewis to the Summer school. Paul, a former student of Chetham's, is internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation. His cycles of core piano works by Beethoven and Schubert have received unanimous critical and public acclaim worldwide, and consolidated his reputation as one of the …

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Drop in performance class

Whiteley Hall

An informal class where  everyone can come along between lessons and practise to play their piece to a member of the faculty on a lovely concert grand piano.  

Alicja Fiderkiewicz Recital

Stoller Hall

We are thrilled to welcome back Alicja Fiderkiewicz to give a solo recital in Stoller Hall. Schumann  Kinderszenen op.15 Brahms  3 Intermezzos  op.117 Chopin  Polonaise in C minor op.40,no.2 Larghetto from 2nd Piano Concerto in F minor (arranged by Chopin) Barcarolle in F# Major ,op .60. "Her playing is distinguished by her innate sense of …

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Teaching session 1

The first  session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Children are encouraged to watch other lessons. Drop in to listen to lessons and learn from the outstanding faculty.

Teaching session 2

Individual lessons continue apace. With so many wonderful teachers and course options everyone will be kept very busy!. The piano summer school has an 'open door' policy - so do go and listen to other lessons. You might decide you want to learn jazz!

Teaching session 3

Individual lessons take place throughout the school on all courses. In addition to the piano course there will be lessons on composition, harpsichord, jazz, theory, aural, sight-reading and much more. Observers always welcome. Vladimir Tropp

Martino Tirimo recital

Stoller Hall

We are thrilled to welcome back Martino Tirimo to perform and teach on the summer school. Chopin  3 Mazurkas Op.59 Schubert Sonata in D major D850 (Gastein’) i Allegro Vivace ii Con Moto iii Scherzo – Allegro Vivace iv Rondo – Allegro Moderato “A formidable virtuoso and one with unmistakeable magnetism.” The Guardian “Tirimo’s playing …

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Carlo Grante Recital

Stoller Hall

“Grante’s meticulous, thoughtful virtuosity and stylistic insights have markedly evolved… Like Horowitz, Grante is a master at creating a multicoloured portfolio of legato shadings through fingers alone, pedaling ever so discreetly.” – Gramophone We welcome back Carlo to give a recital and to teach on part one. Always a very popular teacher we await his …

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Teaching session 3

Individual lessons take place throughout the school on all courses. In addition to the piano course there will be lessons on composition, harpsichord, jazz, theory, aural, sight-reading and much more. Observers always welcome. Philip Martin