Part of Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025.
Between Wednesday 13 – Saturday 23 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.
Seating for these events will be unallocated. If you have any access requirements, please do let us know at boxoffice@stollerhall.com or on 0333 130 0967 (lines open Tuesday – Thursday 1.30pm – 4pm). You can find out more about access in our building here. Our venue will be open half an hour before each public performance and will close in between performances.
Day Four
Lunchtime Recital – Neil Rutman, 1.45pm – 2.30pm
Tickets: £5.50. FTE/U18 FREE
‘He won the audience over for himself with exquisite performances’ (New York Times) Professor Neil Rutman is one of America’s most distinguished musicians. A prizewinner at many celebrated international competitions, he has performed throughout the world and continues to nurture young pianists as Artist in residence at the University of central Arkansas.
Neil has performed Poulenc’s ‘L’histoire du Baba’ with both Shirly MacLaine and Emmy Award winner Tony Randall as narrators. For this recital he will undertake the remarkable tour-de-force of both performing the music and narrating the charming story entirely by himself.
A wonderful concert suitable for children. Not to be missed!
Programme to include Poulenc’s ‘L’histoire du Baba’
A Lecture-recital by Murray McLachlan, celebrating the 80th birthday of Edward Gregson 5.15pm – 6pm
Tickets £11.50. FTE/U18 £5.50
Murray McLachlan introduces and performs three key works that show totally different characteristics. Gregson’s music may be varied and contrasted but is always marked by supreme craftsmanship, communicative power and conviction.
“I have no hesitation in declaring Gregson to be one of the most significant British composers currently active in this country” Robert Matthew-Walker, International Record Review
A Recital by Margaret Fingerhut, 7pm
Tickets: £22.50. FTE/U18 £5.50
“One of the most radiantly musical of pianists, she plays with such alluring sensitivity and 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. She is particularly known for her innovative recital programmes in which she explores the highways and byways of the piano repertoire.
PROGRAMME
Viktor KOSENKO Nocturne-Fantasie Op.4
Boris Lyatoshinsky LYATOSHINSKY Two Preludes on Ukrainian Folk Songs
Malcolm ARNOLD Variations on a Ukrainian Folksong Op.9
Valentin SILVESTROV Three Bagatelles Op.1
Mykola LYSENKO ‘Dumka-Shumka’ Rhapsody No.2 on Ukrainian Themes
A Recital by Freddy Kempf, 8.30pm
Tickets: £22.50. FTE/U18 £5.50
Freddy Kempf is one of today’s most successful pianists performing to sell-out audiences all over the world. Exceptionally gifted with an unusually broad repertoire, Freddy has built a unique reputation as an explosive and physical performer who is not afraid to take risks as well as a serious, sensitive and profoundly musical artist. Recent career highlights include his debut at the BBC Proms, an extensive Asian tour including the Seoul Arts Centre and PyeongChang Chamber Music Festival in South Korea.
We are delighted to welcome Freddy to perform on the course for the first time.
PROGRAMME
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
