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
Stoller HallThe first of the lectures for the 2026 course. Full details will be updated soon. Free to all summer school participants and observers. Tickets to public available from the Stoller Hall. Murray and Callum McLachlan in 2025 lecture - Musical Rhetoric
Murray McLachlan Recital
Stoller HallMcLachlan’s repertoire includes over 40 concertos and 25 recital programmes. He has performed the complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle seven times, as well as the complete piano music of Brahms. He has given first performances of works by many composers, including Martin Butler, Ronald Stevenson, Charles Camilleri, Michael Parkin and even Beethoven! He has appeared …
Leon McCawley Recital
Stoller Hall“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Praised for his unfailingly communicative playing, British pianist Leon McCawley has been delighting audiences worldwide since winning, in 1993, First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. His many concert performances and extensive …
Late Night Jazz Room
G04Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop. Enjoy listening with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.