Lunchtime Recital
Stoller HallThe daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Details of the recital will be announced shortly
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. Diabelli, Mozart, Schubert, Grieg, Dvorak, Brahms, Ravel, Debussy, Faure, Rachmaninov - so many composers wrote a huge amount for both piano duet and 2 pianos. These new workshops are a chance to come along …
Teaching session 3
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school. Participants are warmly encouraged to take full advantage of the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
G06A great opportunity to play on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06An 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.
Lecture – From Stress to Strength – with Mookie Lee-Menuhin
Stoller HallIn today’s high-pressure world, many of us — musicians and non-musicians alike — live in a constant state of survival mode: stretched thin, always “on,” and striving to stay in control while feeling increasingly depleted. With soaring levels of stress and burnout worldwide — and with musicians facing significantly higher rates of mental ill-health than …
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Joanna MacGregor Recital
Stoller Hall'MacGregor seems incapable of giving performances that are not at once extremely intelligent and entertaining'. The Sunday Times 'She is one of the most exciting and enterprising pianists of the moment.' The Observer 'Joanna MacGregor’s career is practically built on a reinvention of the star virtuoso tradition... MacGregor’s verve, energy and astounding technique are always …
Piers Lane Recital
Stoller Hall“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance.” Bryce Morrison, Gramophone We are thrilled that Piers is available to join us again at Chetham's for a solo recital and teaching on the faculty. Five times soloist at the BBC Proms, Piers …
Late Night Participant recitals
Late night recital opportunities in all of the recital halls throughout the school. All participants have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available. Make sure to sign up when applying online. Baronial Hall
Late Night Jazz Room
G04Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy late -night jazz- either listening or playing yourself. Enjoy a drink and soak up the atmosphere.