Chetham's International Piano Summer School 2026 - Day One

Chetham?s International Piano Summer School 2026 ? Day One Wednesday 12 August 2026, 5pm Stoller Hall Part of Chetham?s International Piano Summer School 2026. Between Wednesday 12 ? Saturday 22 August, Chetham?s International Piano Summer School brings world class and legendary musicians to a vibrant, supportive community in central Manchester, now celebrating it?s 25th anniversary year. 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. 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. Programmes will be updated once confirmed. Day One A Recital with Martin Roscoe, 5pm Tickets:? ?22.50. FTE/U18 ?5.50 ??Roscoe is a pianist who both thinks and offers full-blooded playing of breadth and depth. In this country, he is an uncommon creature?? Daily Telegraph Martin Roscoe is unarguably one of the UK?s best loved pianists. Renowned for his versatility at the keyboard, Martin is equally at home in concerto, recital and chamber performances. In an ever more distinguished career, his enduring popularity and the respect in which he is universally held are built on a deeply thoughtful musicianship allied to an easy rapport with audiences and fellow musicians alike. SCHUMANN?Kinderszenen Op.15 MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition Book now 25 for 25 (Part One), 7.30pm Tickets:? ?22.50. FTE/U18 ?5.50 A quarter-century of music-making is a milestone worth celebrating and this year?s course will be a jubilant tribute to the countless artists who have shared their talents, energy, and spirit across the years. ?This special celebratory concert will be full of surprise and innovation ? more details will be revealed over the coming months. From the moment participants arrive, they will be welcomed not only with warm smiles but also with a very special gift, one that will last a lifetime and beyond. It promises to be an occasion filled with reflection, gratitude, and the exhilarating sense of being part of something enduring and extraordinary. Book now