Adult Amateur Workshop
Whiteley HallThe 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 HallNew 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 HallWe 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 …
Drop in performance class
Whiteley HallAn 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 HallWe 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 …
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallThe 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 …
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.
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!
Young Artist Lunchtime Recital – Chetham’s School of Music Students
Stoller HallWe are delighted to present a series of daily lunchtime recitals in the glorious Stoller Hall given by outstanding young pianists. Today we welcome pianists who are currently studying at Chetham’s Performers David 10 Julie 15 Callum 17
Teaching session 3
Individual lessons take place throughout the school on all courses. In addition to the piano course there will be lessons on composition, harpsichord, jazz, theory, aural, sight-reading and much more. Observers always welcome. Vladimir Tropp