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Teaching session 3

The final teaching sessions for the day with all members of the faculty working hard with students in individual lessons. Don't forget the piano summer school has an 'open door' policy - so do go and listen to other lessons.

Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ performance class

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The daily perfomance class for all Junior Pianists on the Advanced Course. An exciting opportunity to play on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.  

Katya Apekisheva Recital

Stoller Hall

A profoundly gifted artist…– Gramophone As a recording artist, Katya has received widespread critical acclaim for her interpretations from Gramophone Magazine’s Editor’s Choice award and International Piano Magazine’s Critics’ choice to Classic FM’s CD of the week as well as a Classical Brit award to name but a few. Katya’s discography includes solo and chamber …

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Piers Lane Recital

Stoller Hall

“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance.” Bryce Morrison, Gramophone We are thrilled that Piers is available to join us again at Chetham's for a solo recital and teaching on the faculty. Five times soloist at the BBC Proms, Piers …

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Late Night Participant recitals

With up to 6 recitals taking place tonight, do make sure to go and support the pianists performing. Amazing repertoire and outstanding performances guaranteed!  

Late Night Jazz Room

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A wonderful opportunity  for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely informal space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop. Listen with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.

Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray

Oglesby Atrium

Flagging with mid-course fatigue? No problem: Wake up early and join Murray for a refreshing warm up session.

Junior Piano Group Class

Oglesby Atrium

Young participants on the Junior Course meet up for the daily classes in movement, aural and rhythmic development. Fun guaranteed!

Teaching session 1

The first teaching session of the day. Over 30 faculty will be working with participants in daily intensive individual lessons. All lessons also open to observe.