Video recordings
Carole Nash HallThe first opportunity on part two for participants to make a professional film recording with leading film company Mill Media. Choose from 20, 30 or 40 minute time slots on the application form. Spaces limited.
Skazki, Nikolai Medtner – with Dina Parakhina and friends – part one
Stoller HallA very rare and exciting opportunity to hear a complete performance of Medtner's Skazki. The 38 piano pieces called Skazki (which translates as "tales" or "legends" but are known as "Fairy Tales" in English at the suggestion of Medtner's wife) contain some of his most original and appealing music and are as much a core …
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Skazki, Nikolai Medtner – with Dina Parakhina and friends – part two
Stoller HallThe second recital featuring the 38 'Fairy Tales' of Medtner. Dina Parakhina will be joined by outstanding young pianists who have all studied with her. Not to be missed.
Teaching session 1
The first lessons of the day. Participants can choose to have individual lessons on many of the different courses and all lessons are scheduled for a personal and unique timetable.
Alexander Technique
The final opportunity to have individual or group lessons with the amazing James Crow. Participants on the course return to him every year - he is fabulous!
Teaching session 2
Lessons continue on all courses, including theory, composition, jazz, organ and of course piano!
Teaching session 3
More lessons and workshops continue throughout the school.
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.