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Adult Amateur Workshop

G06

The daily workshop for the adult amateur course. Join  Kathryn Page for helpful and encouraging advice. "The words 'thank you' are totally inadequate to express what I feel. My teachers were all amazing, and I count myself blessed to have had such an opportunity. That I felt that they all took me seriously, despite being …

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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 or harpsichord!  

Lunchtime Recital – Hannah Roberts, Cello and Simon Parkin, Piano

Stoller Hall

We are delighted to welcome cellist Hannah Roberts and pianist Simon Parkin to give  a lunchtime recital. Hannah Roberts is one of the outstanding 'cellists of her generation. She  she was privileged to have studied extensively with William Pleeth at the Yehudi Menuhin School and Ralph Kirshbaum at the Royal Northern College of Music. Having …

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Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ performance class

G06

Every day come along to hear other young pianists playing on a grand piano, in front of a supportive audience and member of the faculty. A wonderful way to hear amazing music and to get a chance to perform yourself. Participants and observers welcome.      

Teaching session 3

The final teaching sessions for the day with all members of the faculty working hard with students in individual lessons. Don't forget the piano summer school has an 'open door' policy - so do go and listen to other lessons.  

‘Drop in’ performance class

G06

An exciting addition to the course - a daily opportunity to perform and hear other pianists on the course in a very informal performance session, hosted by a member of the faculty. All welcome.    

Charles Owen Recital

Stoller Hall

Described by Gramophone magazine as  “one of the finest British pianists of his generation”, Charles Owen has enjoyed an extensive international career performing a wide ranging repertoire to outstanding critical acclaim. He has appeared at London’s Barbican and Queen Elizabeth Hall and regularly gives recitals at the Wigmore Hall and Kings Place. Internationally, he has performed at the …

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Peter Donohoe Recital

Stoller Hall

"Peter Donohoe played as if visited by the spirit of Rachmaninov."     The Guardian "I cannot imagine a living pianist capable of improving upon Donohoe’s outstanding artistry."   Robert Matthew-Walker, Musical Opinion We are delighted to welcome  back Peter Donohoe, former Chetham's student and a much loved regular on the faculty of the summer school Busoni …

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Late Night Participant recitals

A wonderful opportunity to listen to fellow participants performing recitals around the school.   Baronial Hall