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Ronald Stevenson memorial recital

Stoller Hall

Ronald Stevenson (1928-2015) has left a legacy of over 500 piano pieces, including 'Passacaglia on DSCH', the longest single movement piano work in the repertoire.  His music includes much smaller pieces and many transcriptions. Tonight we celebrate his extraordinarily colourful, beautiful legacy in a recital featuring talented young pianists from Chetham's school of music. Ronald …

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Tai Chi

Ease into the busy day ahead with a gentle session of Tai Chi. Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.

Teaching session 1

From 9am lessons take place in all the teaching rooms throughout the school.

Teaching session 2

After coffee, the faculty continue working with the participants in individual lessons. Observers are always welcome to sit in.

Teaching session 3

The final individual lessons and workshops for the day.  

Evelyn Glennie, percussion with Philip Smith, piano

Stoller Hall

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the first person in history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest orchestras, conductors and artists. She fondly recalls having played the first percussion concerto in the history of The Proms at the Albert Hall in 1992, which paved the way …

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Teaching session 1

Lessons and workshops on all courses take place in the teaching rooms.

Alexander Technique

Learning the Alexander Technique gives you a fascinating tool for noticing when the tension is creeping up on you, so you can notice your reactions building and let go of the tension. It means you’re calmer and more confident in everything you do. That’s why actors and musicians use it for stage-fright, golfers use it …

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Teaching session 2

Observers are always welcome to sit in on the individual lessons. Timetables for all faculty are displayed in the entrance foyer.

Teaching session 3

Final lessons and workshops for the day. Check the timetables on display for detailed information.