Final morning recitals
The 2021 Junior Academy draws to a close with recitals by all the young pianists throughout the school for 2 hours. Certificates will be presented to all participants.
Junior Academy ends
A chance to say goodbye to everyone after a busy and inspiring course.
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallThe opening night of the 2021 Chetham's International Piano Summer School continues with a gala faculty recital. A wonderful opportunity to hear from some of the outstanding pianists who are teaching on the course this year. Programme to include performances by: Peter Frankl, Julian Jacobson, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page, Nicholas Oliver and Lulu Yang. Free …
Teaching session 1
The first teaching session on CIPSS part one. Participants work with the outstanding faculty in individual lessons. Included in the basic course fee is an individual lesson on every teaching day. Observers always welcome.
‘My Life in Music’ with Philip Fowke
Whiteley Hall” …… that co-existence of a high musical intellect with elegance, wit and unashamedly joyful showmanship, marks out Philip Fowke among his own generation of pianists …… ” The Times Philip Fowke is respected and admired worldwide as one of Britain’s most distinguished pianists. His frequent appearances and broadcasts with leading orchestras in the …
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallTonight another exciting and varied programme from some of the outstanding pianists who are teaching on the course. Performers include John Lenehan, Nikki Iles, Ben Powell, Gemma Webster and Lulu Yang.
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.
Classical improvisation at the piano: too much to choose from? Simon Parkin
Whiteley HallWe 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 HallThe 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. …
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.