Lunchtime Recital – Chetham’s School of Music
Stoller HallThe daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Today we welcome pianists who are currently studying at Chetham’s School of Music. Today we welcome young pianists currently studying at Chetham’s. Pak Yin Rimsky Lee TBC Lily Fisher TBC Bowen Ha Britten Notturno Beethoven Sonata Op. 53, ‘Waldstein’ 1st Movement Allegro Con Brio Tickets available through the …
The Art of Four Hands workshop
G06A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing - both duets and 2 pianos. Bring your duo ready to perform, or simply enjoy the thrill of sightreading together in a supportive atmosphere. Everyone welcome - there will always be someone ready to join you at the piano. Do drop in and …
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!
Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class
G06Every day Junior Course pianists can enjoy performing on an outstanding grand piano in front of a small and supportive audience, hosted by a member of the faculty.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06An exciting addition to the course - a daily opportunity to perform and hear other pianists on the course in a very informal performance session, hosted by a member of the faculty. All welcome.
Lecture – Levelling Down: Why Easier Repertoire Can Produce Better Piano Playing with Murray McLachlan
Stoller HallProfessional, peer and personal pressures often encourage pianists to pursue ever more technically demanding repertoire, sometimes at the expense of artistic freedom and musical satisfaction. This lecture explores how working on easier repertoire can create greater space for imagination, sound quality, phrasing, voicing, colour and character, allowing pianists to develop the most important aspects of …
Ji Liu Recital
Stoller HallDr Ji Liu combines a distinguished and multifaceted career as a pianist, composer, scholar and educator. As an international soloist, he has performed at venues and festivals including Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Barbican Centre, Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, Auditorium du Louvre, Royal Concertgebouw, National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing, …
Gülsin Onay Recital
Stoller HallGülsin Onay holds the title of State Artist in her native Turkey, where for many years she has been official soloist for the Presidential Symphony Orchestra in Ankara. She is “Artist in Residence” at Bilkent University in Ankara and holds honorary doctoral degrees from Bosphorus University in Istanbul, and from Hacettepe University in Ankara. In …
Late Night Participant recitals
Late night recitals by participants on the course - inspiration and incredibly varied repertoire guaranteed!
Late Night Jazz Room
G04An exciting chance for participants to explore jazz and improvisation in a relaxed, welcoming setting, featuring a magnificent grand piano generously provided by Forsyth Music Shop. Sit back with a drink and enjoy the sounds, or step up and share your music with fellow participants.