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!
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ performance class
G06The final 'drop-in' performance class for the Foundation Junior Course on part one. Come along and perform on a beautiful piano with a supportive audience.
Teaching session 3
The third teaching session of the day. Over 100 pianos will be played during this session!
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ performance class
G06The final performance class on part one! Don't miss this opportunity to perform in front of friends on the Advanced Junior Course. Pop in anytime you are free.
‘Drop in’ performance class
G06The final opportunity on part one to perform in this informal setting, to an audience of supportive participants.
Yoga group class
WaterhouseWe are thrilled to welcome Sam Brook to take 2 group classes in Yoga this year. Sam is an outstanding pianist and teacher and is also a qualified Yogi. Some of yoga’s many potential benefits include improved flexibility, strength, and body awareness. It may also help relieve stress and anxiety. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit …
Participant recitals
All participants have the opportunity to perform on one of the concert grand pianos in the recital rooms. Steinway, Schimmel, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Bechstein are some of the models available. Make sure to sign up when applying online. Carole Nash Recital Hall
Gala Faculty Recital
Stoller HallThe now traditional Gala Recital featuring outstanding members of the faculty. An exciting and varied programme guaranteed. Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available for the public from the Stoller Hall.
Noriko Ogawa Recital
Stoller HallWe are thrilled to welcome back Noriko Ogawa for a solo recital. "What sets her apart from other pianists is her wonderful sense of timing… allows the music to breathe, while maintaining the forward momentum" The Times "...poetry as well as virtuosity... what makes his playing so complete is the combination of an innate musical …
Cabaret
Oglesby AtriumThe traditional end to the final night on the summer school. Always very popular with faculty and participants alike. You might see Noriko Ogawa playing the violin as a nun, or Peter Donohoe playing Chopin in a pink dressing gown and using an orange instead of his fingers! Always amusing and a late night license …