Teaching session 3
In this third teaching session relish the opportunity to 'sit in' on as many lessons as you can - observing some of the world's leading piano teachers in action! Leon McCawley
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
G06A wonderful opportunity to perform on a beautiful grand piano in front of a small, friendly audience.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06We are delighted to have an open door to all pianists wanting to try out a piece in a small and friendly room, encouraged by a member of the faculty. Every day on part one come and join us!
Lecture
Stoller HallThe first of the lectures for the 2026 course. Full details will be updated soon. Free to all summer school participants and observers. Tickets to public available from the Stoller Hall. Murray and Callum McLachlan in 2025 lecture - Musical Rhetoric
Murray McLachlan Recital
Stoller HallMcLachlan’s repertoire includes over 40 concertos and 25 recital programmes. He has performed the complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle seven times, as well as the complete piano music of Brahms. He has given first performances of works by many composers, including Martin Butler, Ronald Stevenson, Charles Camilleri, Michael Parkin and even Beethoven! He has appeared …
Leon McCawley Recital
Stoller Hall“One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists.” International Piano, January/February 2021 Praised for his unfailingly communicative playing, British pianist Leon McCawley has been delighting audiences worldwide since winning, in 1993, First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition. His many concert performances and extensive …
Late Night Jazz Room
G04Every evening a chance for participants to play some jazz and improvisation in this lovely space on a superb grand piano kindly donated by Forsyth Music Shop. Enjoy listening with a drink, or enjoy playing to fellow participants.
Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray
Oglesby AtriumWake up early and join Murray for a refreshing warm up session. A chance to start your day with aural and physical fun - everyone welcome!
Drop in practice workshop
G06Start the day with a helpful workshop for everyone who needs a little support with practising. Workshops for the Junior Course are scheduled just after this class. Everyone welcome - come along with a bar, a chord, or any part of a piece that you would like some advice on from a member of the …
Junior Piano Group Class
Oglesby AtriumThe first morning group class where singing, movement and more help to ease everyone into the day. a young pianist exploring rhythm with Murray McLachlan.