Grigory Gruzman Recital
Stoller HallWe welcome back celebrated German based Russian pianist-teacher Grigory Gruzman to perform a solo recital on the course this year. In 2019 Grigory came to Chetham's for the first time and everyone was overwhelened with his inspirational teaching and infectious enthusiasm. "On such an interpretation of Rigoletto-Paraphrase, I’ve been waiting all my life" Herbert von Karajan …
Quiz night!
New for 2020 - quiz night in the bar! Enjoy a relaxing drink in the bar and team up with friends to take part in the summer school quiz. Musical prizes of course!
Teaching session 1
The final day on the course for individual lessons. Don't miss the opportunity to learn by observing the wonderful teachers.
Teaching session 2
More intense individual lessons continue. The group workshops are scheduled throughout the week - check the displayed timetables for more information.
Video recordings
Carole Nash HallTwo concert grand pianos, stunning acoustics and leading professional film company Mill Media provide the perfect setting for participants to make a professional film recording. Choose your preferred time slot on the application form - spaces limited.
Participant recitals
Pianists have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available. Make sure to sign up when applying online.
Final morning recitals
CIPSS 2020 draws to a close with recitals throughout the school for 2 hours. Friends and family welcome to come in and support.
Junior Academy Day One – Online classes
OnlineToday we welcome all pianists to the Junior Academy to take part in the first group class workshop with their course leader. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the other young pianists and to meet their teacher. Some participants may be taking the full course online, whilst others will be joining us …
Junior Academy Day Two- Online classes and lessons
OnlineAnother opportunity for each course to meet and enjoy a workshop with their course leader. For those on the Young artist course this will be an opportunity to work with Noriko Ogawa who will be leading this performance based class. Everyone will also receive one of their individual piano lessons online over these 2 days, …
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Junior Academy – Online resources
OnlineDaily resources will be sent to all participants. These will include technical warmup exercises, practise advice and recordings to help develop listening skills. For pianists who are taking the full online course, individual piano lessons and lessons on extra courses may be timetabled.