Teaching session 1
Individual lessons continue with lessons taking place throughout the school. In addition to the piano course there will be lessons in jazz, composition, harpsichord, analysis, improvisation, theory, aural, sight-reading, dalcroze and alexander technique! Noriko Ogawa teaching.
Teaching session 2
The 2nd teaching session of the day. All of the faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses. Observers always welcome. Philip Fowke working with the adult amateur workshop.
Lecture with Murray McLachlan
Stoller HallMurray McLachlan combines a multifaceted career as pianist, recording artist, writer, lecturer, and music educator. With a repertoire of 25 recital programmes and 40 concertos he has performed to critical acclaim on all five continents and has a discography of over 40 releases. He has written three critically acclaimed books on piano technique (Faber Music) …
John Lenehan presents Sounds for Silents
Stoller HallWe are delighted to welcome back John Lenehan for another outstanding programme of silent films. Free to summer school paritipcnats - tickes are available for the general public from the Stoller Hall. Praised by the New York Times for his “great flair and virtuosity”, John Lenehan’s performances and recordings have been acclaimed throughout the world. …
Tai Chi
The final session of Tai Chi. If you have not been before don't miss the chance to come along and find out more. Suitable for all.
Teaching session 1
The last day on part 2 for individual lessons. All lessons are open to observe - don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the outstanding faculty.
Opening recital with Katerina Zaitseva and Nikita Fitenko
Stoller HallThe opening recital for the 2024 course in the glorious Stoller Hall. We are thrilled to welcome Katerina Zaitseva and Nikita Fitenko to give an exciting programme of music for two pianos. From Cinderella Suite for Two Pianos Sergei Prokofiev-Mikhail Pletnev Introduction Quarrel Cinderella's Waltz Gavotte Finale Concertino for Two Pianos, Op. 94 …
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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 …
Nikki Iles and Friends
Oglesby Atrium“A formidable UK jazz presence ...” “Iles is one of the most refreshing figures to have emerged in the UK scene in recent times, with a liquid sound and supple, obliquely resolved phrasing as an improviser”. “Formidably creative.... “The Heroine of British Jazz ...” The Guardian ‘Nikki Iles is a pianist of extraordinary imagination who …
Junior Piano Group Class
Carole Nash HallAll pianists on the Junior Course start the day with a group class workshop, exploring technique, practise, repertoire and much more. This photo from last year shows the class laying down with closed eyes as they listen to a piece of music with Murray McLachlan.