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Gala Faculty Recital
Gala Faculty Recital
The opening night of CIPSS part one continues with a gala faculty recital. A varied and exciting programme featuring outstanding members of the faculty. Performers include Lauryna Sableviciute, Belén Navarro, Juan Lago, Murray McLachlan, Kathryn Page - further details to be announced soon. Free for all summer school participants. Tickets available for the public from …
6 events,
Teaching session 1
Teaching session 1
The first session of the day with all members of the faculty working intensely in individual lessons with the participants. Children are encouraged to watch other lessons. Drop in to listen to lessons and learn from the outstanding faculty.
Teaching session 2
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!
Young Artist Lunchtime Recital – Chetham’s School of Music Students
Young Artist Lunchtime Recital – Chetham’s School of Music Students
We are delighted to present a series of daily lunchtime recitals in the glorious Stoller Hall given by outstanding young pianists. Today we welcome pianists who are currently studying at Chetham’s Performers David 10 Julie 15 Callum 17
1 event,
Teaching session 3
Teaching session 3
Individual lessons take place throughout the school on all courses. In addition to the piano course there will be lessons on composition, harpsichord, jazz, theory, aural, sight-reading and much more. Observers always welcome. Philip Martin
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Kathryn Stott and Adam Davies Two Piano Recital
Kathryn Stott and Adam Davies Two Piano Recital
We are thrilled to welcome Kathy back to Chetham's to teach and perform this recital. Tonight she will be joined on 2nd piano by Adam Davies, an outstanding young pianist who is also on the faculty at Chetham's School of Music. Rachmaninoff 1st Suite and Symphonic Dances.
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Teaching session 2
Teaching session 2
The final day of individual lessons on part one. Over 25 faculty will be working throughout the school. Noriko Ogawa in Baronial Hall
Teaching session 3
Teaching session 3
The final teaching session of the day. Take full advantage of the 'open door'policy - have a listen to the amazing faculty throughout the day.
Margaret Fingerhut Recital
Margaret Fingerhut Recital
“One of the most radiantly musical of pianists, she plays with such alluring sensitivity & effortless command that one cannot help but be won over” – International Piano Described by Gramophone magazine as a pianist of “consummate skill and thrilling conviction”, Margaret Fingerhut has a distinguished career which has taken her all over the world. …
2 events,
Diploma exams
Diploma exams
An opportunity for participants to take a Trinity College of London performing diploma on the summer school. Specialist examiners will listen to the performances in a large recital room with a Steinway grand for participants to play. Full details are on the website here.
Forysth Piano Workshop tour
Forysth Piano Workshop tour
12.30 – 13.45 and 2.30pm – 15.45 - Tours of Forsyth's Piano Workshops, Showrooms & Private Collection of Historical Keyboard Instruments If you've enjoyed trying the 20 or so beautiful pianos that Forsyth have brought to the Summer School, you'll love the enormous piano showroom just down the road at their historic 5-storey premises …
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Murray McLachlan Recital – The Chopin connection
Murray McLachlan Recital – The Chopin connection
'Murray McLachlan is a pianist with a virtuoso technique and a sure sense of line. His timing and phrasing are impeccable, and his tone-full but unforced in the powerful passages, gentle and restrained in the more lyrical- is a perpetual delight' (BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE) The Chopin connection- The Four Ballades with later homages Homage à …
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4 events,
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ practice clinic
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ practice clinic
For all young pianists on the Foundation Course. Drop in to play a bar, or a small section, ask about fingering and learn lots of tips to take you into your practice room. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole class - so much can be discovered by listening to everyone.
Teaching session 3
Teaching session 3
The third teaching session of the day. Over 100 pianos will be played during this session! Martino Tirimo
5 events,
Teaching session 1
Teaching session 1
Individual lessons continue with lessons taking place throughout the school. In addition to the piano course there will be lessons in jazz, composition, harpsichord, analysis, improvisation, theory, aural, sight-reading, dalcroze and alexander technique! Noriko Ogawa teaching.
Teaching session 2
Teaching session 2
The 2nd teaching session of the day. All of the faculty are busy giving daily individual lessons on all courses. Observers always welcome. Philip Fowke working with the adult amateur workshop.
2 events,
Teaching session 1
Teaching session 1
The last day on part 2 for individual lessons. All lessons are open to observe - don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the outstanding faculty.