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.
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!
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
Martino Tirimo recital
Stoller HallWe are thrilled to welcome back Martino Tirimo to perform and teach on the summer school. Chopin 3 Mazurkas Op.59 Schubert Sonata in D major D850 (Gastein’) i Allegro Vivace ii Con Moto iii Scherzo – Allegro Vivace iv Rondo – Allegro Moderato “A formidable virtuoso and one with unmistakeable magnetism.” The Guardian “Tirimo’s playing …
Carlo Grante Recital
Stoller Hall“Grante’s meticulous, thoughtful virtuosity and stylistic insights have markedly evolved… Like Horowitz, Grante is a master at creating a multicoloured portfolio of legato shadings through fingers alone, pedaling ever so discreetly.” – Gramophone We welcome back Carlo to give a recital and to teach on part one. Always a very popular teacher we await his …
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. Philip Martin
Teaching session 2
The final day of individual lessons on part one. Over 25 faculty will be working throughout the school. Noriko Ogawa in Baronial Hall
Teaching session 3
The final teaching session of the day. Take full advantage of the 'open door'policy - have a listen to the amazing faculty throughout the day.
Dina Parakhina Recital
Stoller HallDina is in great demand both as a performer and teacher. We are thrilled to welcome her back to the Stoller Hall for a solo recital. After graduating with a “Diploma of Distinction” from both the Central Music School and the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Dina Parakhina went on the become one of the youngest-ever …