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Teaching session 3

The third teaching session of the day. As teaching carries on in full swing, don’t forget the summer school’s ‘open door’ policy: a unique invitation to explore, listen, and learn from sessions beyond your own.  

Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class

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Every day Junior Course pianists can enjoy performing on an outstanding grand piano in front of a small and supportive audience, hosted by a member of the faculty.        

‘Drop in’ performance class

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Join us in a  welcoming space where pianists of all levels can play on a wonderful Grand piano in front of a small, supportive audience. Guided by a faculty member, this workshop offers the chance to build confidence, ease performance nerves, and celebrate the joy of playing. Everyone welcome.    

Margaret Fingerhut Recital

Stoller Hall

“One of the most radiantly musical of pianists, she plays with such alluring sensitivity & effortless command that one cannot help but be won over” – International Piano Described by Gramophone magazine as a pianist of “consummate skill and thrilling conviction”, Margaret Fingerhut has a distinguished career which has taken her all over the world. …

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Alexander Kobrin Recital

Stoller Hall

“He surrendered neither the smoothness nor the dynamic fluidity that the modern piano allows, and he gave his sense of fantasy free rein, creating an almost confessional spirit ." — The New York Times Distinguished pianist Alexander Kobrin, has received wide acclaim for his emotional, technically inspired performances, placing him at the forefront of today’s …

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Steven Osborne Recital

Stoller Hall

Winner of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Instrumentalist of the Year in 2013, pianist Steven Osborne is one of Britain’s most treasured musicians. Celebrated for his insightful interpretations, his musicality and technique, Osborne is much sought after as soloist, chamber musician and recitalist. His residencies at London’s Wigmore Hall, Antwerp’s deSingel, the Bath International Music Festival, …

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Late Night Jazz Room

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Every 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.

Late Night Participant Recitals

A wonderful opportunity to listen to fellow participants performing recitals around the school. There may be up to 6 recitals taking place at the same time.    

Late Night Recital – Murray McLachlan

Stoller Hall

'Murray McLachlan is a pianist with a virtuoso technique and a sure sense of line. His timing and phrasing are impeccable, and his tone-full but unforced in the powerful passages, gentle and restrained in the more lyrical- is a perpetual delight' (BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE) The second recital of  three late night recitals featuring the works …

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Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray

Oglesby Atrium

Murray McLachlan’s  new sessions for all on the course continues apace! A  new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium  led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan.  Open to everyone on the course,the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and …

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