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.
Day three begins with a special family concert at 1.4pm telling the story of Barbar the little elephant, followed by an afternoon celebration of Lithuanian music at 5.15pm. Murray McLachlan explores the works of John McLeod at 7pm and the day finishes with our first faculty gala recital, 8.30pm.
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 THREE PROGRAMME
The Story of Babar the Little Elephant, 1.45 – 2.25pm
Neil Rutman – Piano and Narrator
5.50. FTE/U18s Free
This programme features the charming tale of Barbar the little elephant – a composition for narrator and piano by Francis Poulenc, based on the children’s tale Histoire de Babar and written between 1940-1945. The perfect introduction to piano music for families ages 5+.
Lauryna Sableviciute, 5.15 – 6pm
£22.50. FTE/U18s £5.50
AMIDST RUES AND ROSES
Amidst Rues and Roses presents a programme that at its core is a celebration of Lithuanian musical traditions. It will blend works by composers from Lauryna’s beloved homeland of Lithuania, as well as a number of works by composers from her currently adopted home of England. All of the works that emanate from England have been in some way inspired by Lithuanian music traditions.
The Rue is the national flower of Lithuania, and the Rose is that for England – each flower possesses their own powerful symbolisms. This program will seek to immerse the audience in a bouquet of breath-taking soundscapes and stories. It will range from the astonishing imagery of the composer and painter Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis (1875-1911) and encapsulate the work of many remarkable contemporary Lithuanian and English composers. I am delighted to be able to present the world premiere performance of a work especially composed for me by Sadie Harrison as well as being able to give the UK premiere of a work by Raminta Serksnyte.
M.K. CIURLIONIS Three preludes
Feliksas BAJORAS Reflections
Sadie HARRISON A Book of Stars and Sorrows (World Premiere)
Stephen DAVISMOON Daisy Fragments
Raminta SERKSNYTE. Three Ostinato Preludes (UK Premiere)
Murray McLachlan, 7pm
£22.50. FTE/U18s £5.50
Lecture Recital on John McLeod: 1934 – 2022
A celebration of John McLeod’s life and music in his 90th year. The programme will include his Sonata No. 1 and the Hebridean Dances. John and his wife Margaret were regular members of the summer school faculty for many years.
Faculty Gala Recital, 8.30pm
£22.50. FTE/U18s £5.50
A varied and exciting programme of solos and duets celebrating the outstanding faculty on the Piano Summer School.
