Teaching session 2
As individual lessons continue apace, take full advantage of the 'open door' policy on the summer school.
Lunchtime Recital – Yuanfan Yang
Stoller HallThe final lunchtime recital on part one. We are thrilled to welcome back Yuanfan Yang on the faculty and to perform a solo recital. “...exceptionally fine for a pianist of any age...brilliantly executed, beautifully organised, breathless in its excitement and deeply affecting in its sentiments". — International Piano Magazine Yuanfan Yang is establishing himself as …
The Art of Four Hands workshop
G06A 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 drop in and …
Teaching session 3
The final session for individual lessons. Teachers on all courses will be working throughout the school.
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
G06The final performance class on part one! Don't miss this opportunity to perform in front of friends on the Junior Course. Pop in anytime you are free.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06The final opportunity on part one to perform in this informal setting, to an audience of supportive participants.
Participant recitals
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. Carole Nash Recital Hall
Adam Swayne Recital
Stoller HallWe are delighted to welcome back Adam Swayne to perform a solo recital. Adam combines performing and composing with his role as Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies at the RNCM. He has performed in festivals throughout the UK and abroad, including on BBC Radio and Television and at the BBC Proms. His “blistering” first solo …
Katya Apekisheva and Charles Owen Recital
Stoller HallKatya Apekisheva and Charles Owen are passionate advocates for the wide range of four hands and two piano repertoire. They began performing together in 2001 since when they have firmly established themselves as one of the leading piano duo partnerships. Their close collaboration stems from a shared teacher, the inspirational Irina Zaritskaya, with whom they …
Cabaret
Oglesby AtriumThe traditional end to the final night on the summer school. Always very popular with faculty and participants alike. You might see Noriko Ogawa playing the violin as a nun, or Peter Donohoe playing Chopin in a pink dressing gown and using an orange instead of his fingers! Always amusing and a late night license …