Part of the Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2024.
Between Thursday 8 – Saturday 17 August, Chetham’s International Piano Summer School brings world class and legendary musicians to a vibrant, supportive community in central Manchester. Alongside lectures, open lessons and opportunities to develop new skills, you can discover a daily programme of recitals from world-class performers.
On Day Four, we have the first of our Young Artist recitals at 1.45pm. Robert Andres lectures on Frederic Horace Clark at 5.15pm and Michael Lewin performs Liszt alongside some 20th century works at 7pm. Peter Donohoe rounds out the evening with Chopin and more at 8pm.
Full Series Tickets
Book a full series ticket to attend all of the public concerts and lectures across full ten days the event for £332.50, or book for Week One (Thursday 8 – Monday 12 August) or Week Two (Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 August) for £177.50.
DAY FOUR PERFORMANCES
A Young Artist’s Recital, 1.45 – 2.25pm
£5.50. FTE/U18 free
As part of the Chetham’s International Piano Summer School, we celebrate the next generation of musicians with performances from students and early-career artists. More details to be confirmed.
A Lecture by Robert Andres, 5.15 – 6pm
£11.50. FTE/U18 £5.50
Pianos and Pianism: Frederic Horace Clark and the Quest for Unity of Mind, Body and Universe
Robert Andres, author of Pianos and Pianism, will give illuminating insight into Clark’s work and his place in the history of the development of piano technique.
Michael Lewin, 7pm
£22.50. FTE/U18s £5.50
MENOTTI Ricercare and Toccate (1953)
(On a theme from “The Old Maid and the Thief”)
GRIFFES Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan (1915)
LISZT Sonata in B minor
Peter Donohoe, 8.30pm
£22.50. FTE/U18s £5.50
BUSONI Sonatina No. 1
CHOPIN 24 Preludes
ALBENIZ Iberia Volume 2
Rondeña
Almería
Triana
