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.
Adult Amateur Workshop
Whiteley HallThe first workshop for the adult amateur course on part two. Everyone is very welcome to come and play or just observe. Philip Fowke and Kathryn Page guarantee a very warm welcome.
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.
An audience with Paul Lewis
Whiteley HallWe are thrilled to welcome Paul Lewis to the Summer school. Paul, a former student of Chetham's, is internationally regarded as one of the leading musicians of his generation. His cycles of core piano works by Beethoven and Schubert have received unanimous critical and public acclaim worldwide, and consolidated his reputation as one of the …
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 …