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Classical improvisation at the piano: too much to choose from? Simon Parkin

Whiteley Hall

We welcome Simon Parkin to give a fascinating talk on classical improvisation. Simon, who was awarded a PhD in composition by Manchester University, is an award-winning composer with an extensive catalogue of performed works. His latest ongoing project is to compose a piece for every day of the year, for various instruments together with piano. …

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Adult Amateur Workshop

Whiteley Hall

The final workshop of part one. Don't miss out on the opportunity to play to Philip Fowke and Kathryn Page. Everyone very welcome to come up and play, even just a few bars.                                             …

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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.  

Adult Amateur Workshop

Whiteley Hall

The first workshop for the adult amateur course on part two. Everyone is very welcome to come and play or just observe. Philip Fowke and Kathryn Page guarantee a very warm welcome.

Drop in performance class

Whiteley Hall

New for 2021 - 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.  

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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Gala Faculty Recital

Stoller Hall

The opening night of CIPSS part one continues with a gala faculty recital. A varied and exciting programme featuring outstanding members of the faculty. Performers include Lauryna Sableviciute, Belén Navarro, Juan Lago, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page - further details to be announced soon. Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available for the public from …

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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.