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Opening recital with Katerina Zaitseva and Nikita Fitenko
Opening recital with Katerina Zaitseva and Nikita Fitenko
The opening recital for the 2024 course in the glorious Stoller Hall. We are thrilled to welcome Katerina Zaitseva and Nikita Fitenko to give an exciting programme of music for two pianos. From Cinderella Suite for Two Pianos Sergei Prokofiev-Mikhail Pletnev Introduction Quarrel Cinderella's Waltz Gavotte Finale Concertino for Two Pianos, Op. 94 …
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Piers Lane Recital
Piers Lane Recital
“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance.” Bryce Morrison, Gramophone We are thrilled that Piers is available to join us again at Chetham's for a solo recital and teaching on the faculty. Five times soloist at the BBC Proms, Piers …
Nikki Iles and Friends
Nikki Iles and Friends
“A formidable UK jazz presence ...” “Iles is one of the most refreshing figures to have emerged in the UK scene in recent times, with a liquid sound and supple, obliquely resolved phrasing as an improviser”. “Formidably creative.... “The Heroine of British Jazz ...” The Guardian ‘Nikki Iles is a pianist of extraordinary imagination who …
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Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
All pianists on the Junior Course start the day with a group class workshop, exploring technique, practise, repertoire and much more. This photo from last year shows the class laying down with closed eyes as they listen to a piece of music with Murray McLachlan.
Masterclass with Paul Lewis
Masterclass with Paul Lewis
This morning Paul will work with talented young pianists in a masterclass from Stoller Hall. Free to all participants. Public tickets available from Stoller Hall box office. Chetham’s International Piano Summer School – Public Performances: Day Two | The Stoller Hall Paul's multi-award winning discography for Harmonia Mundi includes the complete Beethoven piano sonatas, concertos, …
Lunchtime Recital – Callum McLachlan
Lunchtime Recital – Callum McLachlan
The first of the 2024 lunchtime recitals in the Stoller Hall. We are delighted to welcome Callum Mclachlan and Pedro López Salas to the Young Artist programme this year. They have both reached the final 24 of the Leeds International Piano Competition. The competition begins in September and they will perform some of the repertoire …
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Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The morning begins for the Junior pianists with a group class in the magnificent Carole Nash Hall. This photo from last year shows the class exploring the importance of posture with Murray McLachlan.
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ practice workshop
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ practice workshop
The daily 'drop -in' class for all Junior Foundation pianists. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. …
Adult amateur workshop
Adult amateur workshop
Enjoy 90 minutes of music making with pianists on the adult amateur course. Marta Karbownicka will offer helpful and constructive feedback. Observers always welcome.
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Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The morning group class for all pianists enrolled on the Junior Course. Inspiration and camaraderie as you learn together, in a supportive and friendly group.
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ practice workshop
Junior Foundation ‘drop in’ practice workshop
The final 'drop -in' class on part one for all Junior Foundation pianists. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. If you haven't made it to the class yet do come in for some helpful tips.
Lunchtime Recital – Chetham’s School of Music
Lunchtime Recital – Chetham’s School of Music
The daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Today we welcome pianists who are currently studying at Chetham’s A varied and exciting programme TBC Tickets available through the Stoller Hall. Free to all summer school participants and observers.
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Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
Stoller Hall Professional Film Recording
An exciting opportunity for participants to make a professional quality film recording in the award winning Stoller Hall, on a magnificent Steinway Model D piano. We are delighted to welcome back James from Mill Media once again. The film can be used for entry into competitions, for auditions or to promote the young pianist on …
Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The final daily group class on part one for all pianists on the Junior Piano Course. A chance to learn together before individual lessons and workshops continue throughout the day.
Drop in practise workshop
Drop in practise workshop
Come along for help with a particular bar, phrase or any aspect of a piece you are playing. A member of the faculty will look forward to helping everyone discover new and exciting ways to practise.
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Junior Course Final Concert
Junior Course Final Concert
All the young pianists on both junior courses have the opportunity to perform on the final morning, and receive a certificate of participation. Family and friends will be welcome to come and listen.
End of CIPSS Part One
End of CIPSS Part One
Part one of the course ends after the morning recitals around 11.30am. For participants staying on to part two it is an amazing opportunity to head off to the teaching rooms which are all empty and spend a happy hour or two on the glorious grand pianos! For those leaving its time to exchange contact …
Tours of Forsyth’s Piano Workshops, Showrooms & Private Collection of Historical Keyboard Instruments
Tours of Forsyth’s Piano Workshops, Showrooms & Private Collection of Historical Keyboard Instruments
12.30pm – 1.45pm or 2.30pm – 3.45pm Forsyth's free, informal, behind-the-scenes tours are a popular feature of the Summer School programme every year and offer a rare and fascinating insight into the inner workings of pianos, how they are restored and maintained by their on-site specialists, and the …
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Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The first morning group class for all Junior Course pianists on part two, in the outstanding Carole Nash Hall. An opportunity to learn from some of the inspirational faculty on the course.
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ practice workshop
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ practice workshop
The daily 'drop -in' class for all Junior Advanced pianists. A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. …
Lunchtime Recital – Pedro López Salas
Lunchtime Recital – Pedro López Salas
The daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. We are delighted to welcome Pedro to the course. To give two solo recitals. In September Pedro will perform as one of the final 24 pianists selected for the Leeds International Piano Competition. "El Pelele" (escena Goyesca) - E. Granados Sonata R.87 in G minor and …
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Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The daily group class for all pianists on the Junior Piano Courses. A chance to learn together before individual lessons and workshops continue throughout the day.
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ practice workshop
Junior Advanced ‘drop in’ practice workshop
A great way to set up the day with tips on every aspect of piano playing from a member of the faculty. Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. Come for 5 minutes or stay for the whole class. …
Adult Amateur Workshop
Adult Amateur Workshop
Join Martyn Parkes for the daily group workshop. Everyone is very friendly and the atmosphere will be warm and inviting, offering a supportive setting for performance and discussion. The piano is an outstanding concert grand, kindly donated by Forsyth Music shop. Philip Fowke with the Adult amateur group.
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Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The daily class for all young pianists - a chance to learn together in the glorious Carole Nash Hall.
Lunchtime Recital – Jeremias Fliedl, cello and Callum McLachlan, piano
Lunchtime Recital – Jeremias Fliedl, cello and Callum McLachlan, piano
The daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. J.S. Bach - Arioso from the Cantata "Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe" G-Dur BWV 156 Debussy Sonata Prologue: Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto Sérénade: Modérément animé Finale: Animé, léger et nerveux Brahms Sonata in E minor op 38 Allegro non troppo Allegretto quasi Menuetto Allegro Jeremias Fliedl is …
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Lecture with William Westney – Eros at the Piano: The Life-Energy of Classical Music
Lecture with William Westney – Eros at the Piano: The Life-Energy of Classical Music
To end the series of lectures in 2024 we welcome William Westney “Bold and insightful.” —Anthony Tommasini, former chief classical music critic, The New York Times William Westney, author of the bestselling The Perfect Wrong Note, takes a fresh and creative look at the human dimension of classical music-making and why it matters more than ever …
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Junior Piano Group Class
Junior Piano Group Class
The final group class for Junior Course pianists. A chance to explore what has been discovered through the lessons, workshops and recitals. Tomorrow all Junior pianists will get a chance to perform to friends and family in the Hall and receive a certificate of participation. Junior pianists relaxing listening to music.
Adult Amateur Workshop
Adult Amateur Workshop
The daily adult amateur workshop. Don't miss out on the opportunity to play to Martyn Parkes. Everyone is very welcome to come up and play, even just a few bars.
Lunchtime Recital – Yutian Yang
Lunchtime Recital – Yutian Yang
The final daily lunchtime recital in the Stoller Hall. Carl Czerny Variations on a Theme by Rode “La Ricordanza” Op. 33 Ferruccio Busoni Sonatina No. 6 Chamber Fantasy after George Bizet’s Opera “Carmen” Maurice Ravel Gaspard de la nuit Ondine Le Gibet Scarbo Born in Nanjing, China in 2007, Yutian Yang began piano studies …
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End of CIPSS Part Two
End of CIPSS Part Two
The 23rd Chetham's International Piano Summer School draws to a close. Many new friends will have been made and old friendships renewed. We look forward to seeing everyone next August! …
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