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 Nine, we host another exciting Young Artist’s recital at 1.45pm, followed by the final public lecture of the series from William Westney at 5.15pm. Murray McLachlan performs Bach, Beethoven and more at 7pm, and Charles Owen brings Ravel’s famous Pavane as part of his 8.30pm recital.
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 NINE 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 William Westney, 5.15-6pm
£11.50. FTE/U18 £5.50
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 in the contemporary world.
Murray McLachlan, 7pm
£22.50. FTE/U18s £5.50
BACH-BUSONI Chaconne
BEETHOVEN Sonata in E minor Op. 109
LISZT ‘L’après une lecture du Dante: Fantasie Quasi Sonata’
Charles Owen, 8.30pm
£22.50. FTE/U18s £5.50
RAVEL Pavane pour une infante défunte
SCHUMANN Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6
FAURÉ – Nocturne No 6 in D flat, Op. 63
