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SUMMARY:Creating Confidence weekend with Dr Maria Razumovskaya - Advanced - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:This thought-provoking course focuses on the strategies that root your musical performances in more confident foundations. We explore and apply a diverse range of psychology-related ideas including ’the flow’; and concepts of body-mechanics from piano\, theatre and dance to discuss and experiment with strategies that promote a more natural awareness of how our mind\, body\, imagination and performance creativity are all inextricably linked. We look at how a deeper understanding of that dynamic interplay between these elements can channel you to prepare\, practice and perform with more confidence and fluidity\, whilst releasing tension and anxiety.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are very excited to welcome international concert pianist\, Steinway artist\, Professor of Academic Studies at Guildhall of Music and Drama and lecturer at the City Literary Institute Dr Maria Razumovskaya to lead this course. \n\nHer exquisite touch… authoritative grandeur\, a kaleidoscope of ever changing emotions… intense power [is] set against a sublime poetic vision ~ The Classical Reviewer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth Satuday and Sunday begin with an interactive workshop\, led by Maria. This course will include:\n\n\n\nConfidence in the Space: Defining my Space and Yours\nConfidence in the Moment: Things that Need to be Left Behind\n\n\n\nAfternoons are spent exploring and enjoying each other’s repertoire\, applying new gained knowledge\, and confidence\, in performance classes – as well as some private practice! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and performance class sessions\, there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, Maria will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Maria.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private accompanied talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Maria.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStaggeringly passionate playing. ~ Gramophone \n\n\n\nMaria Razumovskaya has been described as a ‘virtuoso story-teller of the piano’ (Le Courrier). She performs at many major international festivals and venues including the Cheltenham Festival\, Wigmore Hall\, St John’s Smith Square\, Cadogan Hall\, Holywell Room\, SJE Arts Piano International Series\, Lavaux Classique\, Zurich Stadt Kultur\, Piano City Milan\, Paris Musée d’Orsay\, Yogyakarta Philharmonia\, the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia\, and the Rachmaninov Hall and Skryabin Museum in Moscow. \nRazumovskaya’s live performances have been recorded and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and featured as highlights in their ‘Performing Miracles’ series\, RTS\, Espace 2\, Radio Orfeo\, and ABC Radio. \nRazumovskaya’s  debut-disc recorded by Tony Faulkner on the Malachite label was shortlisted for the Liszt Disque Grand Prix\, and subsequent recordings for the label have been singled out by international publications such as Pizzicato magazine\, and critically praised for the performance’s ‘extraordinary mastery’ [American Record Guide] and ‘staggering passion and lyricism’ [Gramophone]. Further recordings including the works of Busoni\, Liszt\, CPE Bach and Rachmaninov; Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky. \nChamber music partners include Faina Lushtak\, Ilan Schneider\, Wolfram Christ\, the Alban Berg Quartet\, principals of the Berlin Philharmonic\, Lucerne Festival Orchestra\, Luxembourg Philharmonia\, Basel Philharmonic\, National Opera Orchestra of Paris\, and soloists of the Mariinsky Opera\, Bolshoi Opera\, and Metropolitan Opera. As a faculty and guest artist at international summer schools she has played recitals alongside artists including Nikolai Lugansky\, Marc Andre Hamelin\, and Piotr Andrezewski; and premiered works by composers including Philippe Hersant.​ \n​Passionate about encouraging audiences to share in her curiosity for the stories behind the music and its makers\, Razumovskaya’s writings include a monograph on the legendary pianist and pedagogue Heinrich Neuhaus (Boydell & Brewer). This was awarded CHOICE Outstanding Title\, and ranked ‘world leading in originality\, significance and rigour’ by REF. She has also written book chapters (Indiana University Press\, Palgrave Macmillan)\, articles for academic journal\, and the wider press including BBC Music\, International Piano\, Pianist and several other publications. \nMaria Razumovskaya received her pianistic training in the class of Rustem Hayroudinoff at the Royal Academy of Music in London\, graduating with Distinction and several prizes. She furthered her studies with Professor Dmitri Alexeev as an Arts and Humanities Research Council doctoral scholar at the Royal College of Music.   \nShe is a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, Director of Performance at the Music Faculty of Oxford University\, a lecturer at the City Literary Institute\, guest faculty at several international music academies and festivals\, and an external examiner for several institutions. \nMaria Razumovskaya is a Steinway Artist. \n\nHer playing is marked by a beguiling warmth of sound\, and when called for can draw upon intense drama and exciting pianistic strength\, but the absorbing feature of her interpretations is that they always search for the expression of substance beneath the surface.~ Artistic Director\, Mr de Vries \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Notes: Exploring Harmony\, Structure & Style
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Notes: Exploring Harmony\, Structure & Style is a weekend designed to transform how you hear\, understand\, and interpret the music you play. Through a mix of hands-on sessions and guided exploration\, you’ll gain practical tools for decoding harmony\, recognising structural patterns\, and shaping musical texture with clarity and confidence. Ideal for upper intermediate to advanced pianists looking to deepen their interpretative insight\, this course will leave you with fresh ways of thinking\, sharper analytical ears\, and a more personal connection to your repertoire. \nThis course\, run by Finchcocks Musical Director David Hall\, is ideal for anybody who wants to go beyond grade 5 theory to further develop their keyboard skills.  \nDavid Hall\, author of There’s more to playing the piano… (now stocked by Waterstones) was recently described by the Sunday Times when they joined us on a Finchcocks piano course\, as a “musical powerhouse”. You might have seen some of the videos he created for Finchcocks to help pianists during the UK’s first lockdown. His teaching style is packed full of creative ideas and encouraging – with a gentle with a twist of humour! \n \nThis is him in action at one of our Saturday evening recitals\, put on for course guests in the main hall of Finchcocks. On this course\, David will perform two of three some of the very most famous pieces in the piano repertoire with detailed theory analysis beforehand! \n \nWorkshops will include: \nFrom Chords to Colour: Making Harmony Work for You\nA fresh look at harmony fundamentals\, discovering how chords and scales really work together to create colour and tension in music. We’ll also dip into the world of counterpoint\, exploring how independent musical lines can interact to create richness and depth.\n \nUnlocking the Score: Finding the Music Beneath the Notes\nDigging into the structure of a piece reveals far more than just its form. It uncovers the composer’s thinking\, the emotional arc\, and the musical logic that brings it all together. In this session\, we’ll explore how analysis can sharpen your interpretation\, deepen your connection to the music\, and even make memorisation more intuitive.\n \n\nThinking in Sound: Intervals\, Lines & the Magic of Counterpoint\nExpand your harmonic toolkit with colourful chords that bring music to life! These richer sounds open the door to greater expression\, variety\, and nuance in your playing.\n\n \nTexture & Style: Bringing Music to Life with Colour and CharacterExplore how texture\, articulation\, and stylistic choices shape the sound world of a piece. From the clarity of Baroque counterpoint to the lushness of Romantic voicing\, this session will help you develop a more nuanced and expressive approach to performance.\nDuring the course\, guests are welcome to try out each of our nine grand pianos in the vaulted cellars – to help put into practice what has been discussed in the group sessions. \n \nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to take part in and observe four interactive worshops.\nReceive one-to-one input from tutor David during circulation in the free practice sessions.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nEnjoy a private recital for course guests on Saturday evening in the main hall of Finchcocks.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n \nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n  \n \nFor booking enquiries or to see if this course is suitable for you\, please contact Jenny by filling in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
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LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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SUMMARY:A weekend in Italy with Margherita Torretta - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION:Recognising the Influence of Italian Music: A way to reimagine keyboard works from the Baroque to the Classical Period. \nSpend a sunny weekend in Italy with Italian and London-based pianist Margherita Torretta\, and explore the extraordinary influence of Italian keyboard music in the Baroque and Classical periods. \nRevitalise your spirits and experience music inspired by Italy’s rustic pastoral landscapes\, verdant groves and colorful gardens\, turquoise lagoons and azure seas\, picturesque towns and ancient villages\, all the while appreciating beautiful melody\, elegant simplicity\, romantic lyricism – and the urge to dance – that all define the Italian style! \nMargherita Torretta will guide your weekend trip with a musical virtual tour of the birthplaces – not only of Italian Baroque music – but also of its transition to the Galant Style and piano works of the Classical period. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDestinations in this virtual tour of the birthplaces of Italian music include: \n• Naples for Domenico Scarlatti\n• Venice (“La Serenissima”) for “Il Buranello” Baldassare Galuppi and Domenico Cimarosa\n• Lucca for Elisabetta De Gambarini – trailblazing\, first published female composer\n• Rome for Muzio Clementi\n• Verona\, Milan\, Bologna and Florence\, cities that Mozart visited on his first extended tour of Italy\, understanding the influence of the music that Mozart heard and how he skillfully incorporated many of its qualities into his own keyboard works. \nRecommended repertoire to prepare is therefore by the composers\, according to your playing level: \n\nD. Scarlatti\nB. Galuppi\nE. De Gambarini\nS. Cimarosa\nM. Clementi\nW. A. Mozart\nJ. Hayden and\nL. V. Beethoven\nAnd even a Chopin waltz\, nocturnes or mazurka!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncluded in the weekend itinerary: \n1) Stylistic performance technique for Italian character\, Baroque to Classical \nWe will discuss and demonstrate how performance technique – phrasing\, note articulation and touch\, pedaling\, tempo adjustment\, dynamic range\, and balance between clefs – can be used to enhance the Italian character of music from the Baroque to the Classical period. \n2) Essential ornamentation and improvisation of the time \nWe will also discuss the use of ornamentation and improvisation as essential qualities in the performance of the music of this time. Examples of ornaments and improvisational effects will be given – and the decisions that help determine when and where these effects can be used will be studied. \nAnd on the Saturday evening\, Margherita will treat guests to a recital-talk in our main hall on Theatrical elements and dance in Italian music! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and performance class sessions there will be time for private practise on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, Margherita will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs you know\, art and music go hand-in-hand with food. So\, Mark our talented chef is accompanying your musical experience with an Italian-themed menu for your stay! What a collection of goodies we have in store for you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Margherita.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private accompanied talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Margherita.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n{″ARInfo″:{″IsUseAR″:false}\,″Version″:″1.0.0″\,″MakeupInfo″:{″IsUseMakeup″:false}\,″FaceliftInfo″:{″IsChangeEyeLift″:false\,″IsChangeFacelift″:false\,″IsChangePostureLift″:false\,″IsChangeNose″:false\,″IsChangeFaceChin″:false\,″IsChangeMouth″:false\,″IsChangeThinFace″:false}\,″BeautyInfo″:{″SwitchMedicatedAcne″:false\,″IsAIBeauty″:false\,″IsBrightEyes″:false\,″IsSharpen″:false\,″IsOldBeauty″:false\,″IsReduceBlackEyes″:false}\,″HandlerInfo″:{″AppName″:2}\,″FilterInfo″:{″IsUseFilter″:false}} \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Listening to Margherita Torretta’s performance it is not hard to agree that a major contribution has jumped straight into the Italian master’s discography” GRAMOPHONE (Linsday Kemp)\n\n“..these are poised performance\, Torretta draws you into the finest detail of the composition” BBC music magazine (Rebecca Franck)\n\n“Her trasparency\, precision and intelligence always draw the ear in music that is appealing and invites repeat listening” INTERNATIONAL PIANO (David Threasher)\n\nMargherita Torretta is an Italian pianist and ex-classical dancer born in 1986. Following her recording of D.Scarlatti-20 Keyboard Sonatas (Academy Productions)\, she made her debut at the Carnegie Hall in New York in 2016. Margherita has performed in over twenty countries and their concert halls across the globe – from Europe\, England and the United States to Asia and Australia – and London’s St. Martin-in-the-Fields\, Vienna’s Ehrbar Saal\, Warsaw’s Fryderyk Chopin Institute\, the Conservatory Maurice Ravel in Paris\, the Steinway Hall in Dubai\, Sala Verdi in Milan and many others.\n\nMargherita graduated with honors at the Conservatory in Piacenza and G. Verdi Conservatory in Milan. Supported by the Theo Lieven Foundation\, she entered the Performance & Interpretation Masters Programme at Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano. Here she was a student at the prestigious International Lake Como Academy\, directed by William Grant Naborè and studying with Dimjtri Bashkirov\, Fout’s Ong and Stanislav Ioudetich.\n\nMargherita has released a second album with Baldassare Galuppi’s piano sonatas (2023\, Academy Classical Music). She’s the first pianist to record the complete piano works composed by Italian-British composer Elisabetta De Gambarini (2024\, Brilliant Classics) and in March 2024 she released her first novel Rimmel inspired by her personal story (2024\, edizioni Pendragon).\n\nHer interviews and reviews have appeared in music magazines including Gramophone\, BBC music magazine\, Classics Today\, The Art Desk\, Pianist Magazine and International Piano. She has performed live concerts and given interviews over major broadcast networks including RAI Radio 3\, Rai Radio 2\, BBC radio 3\, RSI Radiotelevisione Svizzera\, France Musique\, Radio France\, Luxembourg 100.7\, ORF1 Austria and Radio Romania Muzical.\n\nShe currently lives in London.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
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LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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SUMMARY:The Invigorated Pianist with Dr. Michael Low - grade 8+
DESCRIPTION:Invigorate your piano playing and take ownership of your music with this new course\, developed by Dr. Michael Low! \nThis course focuses on the technical and musical foundations that underpin effective piano playing. Through a combination of workshops\, performance classes\, and individual feedback\, it addresses common inefficiencies in practice and technique\, and challenges widely held assumptions about how pianists develop. \nIn particular\, the course examines the relationship between physical approach\, sound production\, and musical intention. Participants will work on developing greater clarity and efficiency at the instrument\, alongside a more informed and independent approach to interpretation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA central aim of the course is to enable pianists to take greater ownership of their playing: to understand not only what to do\, but why\, and to develop the ability to identify and resolve technical and musical problems independently. \nIn doing so\, we hope to encourage and inspire participants to: \n\ndevelop a clearer and more efficient technical approach at the instrument\nidentify and resolve persistent technical issues in a structured and reliable way\napproach repertoire with greater control\, understanding\, and confidence\nstrengthen the connection between sound\, movement\, and musical intention\ndevelop greater independence in practice and interpretation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Invigorated Pianist will have a slightly different format to the usual Finchcocks one. \nMornings will begin with the established interactive workshop but\, in order to offer guests a longer allocation in the open\, performance class sessions\, slots will be doubled to at least 45 minutes per pianist – in lieu of one-to-one lessons. Should guests prefer a closed\, one-to-one lesson instead\, this can be arranged\, given notice. \nWorkshops will include: \n\nTaking inspiration from the great pianists. What they can teach us and how we can put these ideas into practice in our own playing OR Taking Ownership of Your Music\n Misreading the score: some musical examples as to how all of us\, including some of the greatest musicians of all times\, have ‘misread’ the musical score (Introduce Roberto Poti’s book\, The Secret Life of Musical Notation): Beethoven’s Fur Else\, opening motif of the 5th Symphony\, possibly the opening of the middle section of Chopin’s B minor Scherzo.\n\nAnd on the Saturday evening\, Michael and Fran will discuss and challenge the conventional idea of musical rubato with a recital-talk on Brahms Intermezzo in A Major Opus 118 No. 2; Saint-Saens/Bizet: First movement of Piano Concerto in G minor Opus 22; Brahms Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor Opus 5\, Liszt Benediction of God in Solitude. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and performance class sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe extended (45min+ per player) performance masterclasses.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private accompanied recital-talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Michael.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraised for his innovative approach and passionate insight into piano playing\, Dr. Michael Low’s teaching career in Asia and Africa has spanned almost a quarter of a century. As a student\, Michael studied piano with Richard Frostick (the current director of the BBC World Voice Programme) before enrolling as a member of London’s prestigious Centre For Young Musician where he studied piano with the international pedagogue Graham Fitch. He obtained his Honours at Surrey University under the tutelage of Clive Williamson before completing his Masters of Music whilst studying with Nils Franke and Niel Immelman. \nAn International Scholarship brought Michael to Cape Town where he completed his Doctorate under the supervision of South African greatest living composer\, Hendrik Hofmeyr. Michael has also worked with numerous eminent teachers and pianists including\, Nina Svetlanova\, Frank Heneghan\, James Gibb\, Phillip Fowke\, Renna Kellaway\, Carolina Oltsmann\, Florian Uhlig\, Gordon Fergus Thompson\, Francois du Toit and Helena van Heerden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/the-invigorated-pianist-with-dr-michael-low/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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SUMMARY:5-day Piano holiday with Sam Haywood - mixed ability - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day piano holiday has proved so popular\, we’ve added two to summer 2026’s offering. This is our most relaxed course ever and a pianist’s dream Finchcocks stay: a 5-day 5-star Piano Holiday! \nThis extended piano retreat offers the chance to spend mornings at the piano in a 30-minute one-to-one lesson with the wonderful Sam Haywood\, as well as enjoying free practice-time. Afternoons will be devoted to leisure (and of course more piano if you’d like!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsually\, our course timetables are more focussed to structured learning. The Piano Holiday will be a musical escape duetting with plenty of relaxing! \nAfternoon/ evening activities will include (subject to weather and change): \n\nA guided tour of the Finchcocks gardens by our Head Gardener\nA morning swim in our outdoor heated pool\nA walk and visit to beautiful neighbouring Scotney Castle\nA tour of a typical Wealden (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) hop trail\nA group (garden) yoga/ Alexander Technique session\nPlenty of opportunity to play duets\nThe opportunity to book the Steinway recital room to (video)record your playing\nThe opportunity to take part in an informal guest performance in main hall on the family Bosendorfer\nFree access to Finchcocks music library\n\nAnd of course\, socialising with fellow piano enthusiasts for a whole week! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nPiano holiday guests will: \n\nReceive daily one-to-one lessons.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nTo ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere\, priority is given to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1550 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-piano-holiday-with-sam-haywood-2026/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate week
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SUMMARY:5-day Piano holiday with David Hall - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day piano holiday has proved so popular\, we’ve added two to summer 2026’s offering. This is our most relaxed course ever and a pianist’s dream Finchcocks stay: a 5-day 5-star Piano Holiday! \nThis extended piano retreat offers the chance to spend mornings at the piano in a 30-minute one-to-one lesson with Musical Director David Hall\, as well as enjoying free practice-time. Afternoons will be devoted to leisure (and of course more piano if you’d like!) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsually\, our course timetables are more focussed to structured learning. The Piano Holiday will be a musical escape duetting with plenty of relaxing! \nAfternoon/ evening activities will include (subject to weather and change): \n\nA guided tour of the Finchcocks gardens by our Head Gardener\nA morning swim in our outdoor heated pool\nA walk and visit to beautiful neighbouring Scotney Castle\nA tour of a typical Wealden (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) hop trail\nA group (garden) yoga/ Alexander Technique session\nPlenty of opportunity to play duets\nThe opportunity to book the Steinway recital room to (video)record your playing\nThe opportunity to take part in an informal guest performance in main hall on the family Bosendorfer\nFree access to Finchcocks music library\n\nAnd of course\, socialising with fellow piano enthusiasts for a whole week! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nPiano holiday guests will: \n\nReceive daily one-to-one lessons.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private recital for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by our tutor.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a UK-based gem of a piano holiday and one that you won’t forget anytime soon! Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nTo ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere\, priority is given to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1550 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-piano-holiday-with-david-hall-2026/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Beginner,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate week
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SUMMARY:Pianorama - Upper Intermediate - Advanced with Philip Fowke
DESCRIPTION:Pianorama – To See or not to See\, that is the Question! \nPianorama is an opportunity for Upper Intermediate to Advanced players to explore the piano as if for the first time. Finchcocks is delighted to welcome the inimitable Philip Fowke to our teaching team\, examining our relationship with the piano and how we practise\, play and perform. \nKnown for both his prolific performing career (including many BBC Promenade concerts and major concert halls worldwide) – as well as a distinguished teaching career (including RAM\, Welsh College of Music and Drama\, Head of Keyboard at Trinity College of Music) – Philip’s approach is to concentrate less on the performance\, but rather to know how to prepare.\n\nAimed at grades 7/8 upwards\, this course is a must for those who want to develop a healthy\, effective and sustainable approach to advanced playing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreparation comes first. Performance comes second – and it grows in direct proportion to the quality of preparation. Too often\, we rush to perform before the groundwork is truly in place. \nAt the heart of Philip’s teaching are the three D’s: Dedication\, Discipline\, and Detail. Just as important is learning how to learn – learning to listen\, and learning to see what’s really on the page. \nStudents of all ages and abilities often focus too heavily on performance itself\, rather than on the skills needed to prepare effectively for it. When preparation is rushed or incomplete\, it can lead to Panic\, Insecurity\, Anxiety\, Nerves\, and Other avoidable difficulties. \nPhilip’s guiding mantra is:See it. Sort it. Play it!(Inspired by British Rail’s “See it. Say it. Sorted.”) \nWith the right approach to preparation\, performance becomes not something to fear – but something to enjoy. \n\n \n\n\nPhilip loves working with adult advanced amateurs and strongly believes course participants should not feel any pressure to give a full performance. In group workshops\, he encourages students to present just a few troublesome bars or even nothing at all. It is quite sufficient to bring a piece\, not even to play it but simply discuss issues arising. And everyone in the group can benefit from this.\n\nThis philosophy feeds into his two talks Exploding Myths and Practice versus Preparation? which will form part of the weekend’s programme alongside the workshops.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between group sessions\, there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. There are plenty for everyone\, and no need to book in a practice slot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will also:\n\n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhilip Fowke has been described as “The Pianist’s Pianist”. From his debut at the Wigmore Hall in 1974 to his final televised Promenade Concert appearance at The Royal Albert Hall in 2003\, he has consistently received accolades in the press\, star ratings in his recordings and been acclaimed for his musicality and technical brilliance. His first BBC broadcast was as a boy at Downside School when he was thirteen. His career has covered a wide range of composers\, often exploring less familiar British repertoire. In addition\, he has given solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall\, the Queen Elizabeth Hall\, three Royal Gala concerto appearances at the Royal Festival Hall and has worked with some of the greatest conductors of the age including\, Yuri Temirkanov\, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky\, Klaus Tennstedt\, Carl Davis\, Norman del Mar\, Rudolph Barshai\, Yan Pascal Tortelier\, Martyn Brabbins\,Vladimir Ashkenazy\, Sir Alexander Gibson\, Sir Charles Groves\, Sir Edward Downes\, Sir Richard Hickox and Sir Simon Rattle. \nIn the nineteen nineties\, Philip devoted more time to teaching and was appointed Head of Keyboard at Trinity College of Music in 1994 where he remained until his retirement in 2019. With his extensive performing experience\, his reputation as an imaginative\, provocative and inspiring teacher has become legendary. \nPhilip Fowke spends time at his marital home in New Zealand\, a retreat in the Chilterns Buckinghamshire and Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight where he is an Oblate and accompanies the monks in the Gregorian Chant liturgy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to come and be inspired by a leading thinker\, teacher\, speaker and performer of the piano world. We can’t wait to experience his teaching in person and anticipate spaces to be snapped up very quickly. Book early to avoid disappointment! \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/pianorama-upper-intermediate-advanced-with-philip-fowke/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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SUMMARY:Polishing Performance weekend for Advanced pianists with Florian Mitrea - WAITING LIST
DESCRIPTION:Advanced pianists will be thrilled to have the opportunity to spend a weekend Polishing Performance with extremely popular Finchcocks tutor\, Florian Mitrea. Below\, Florian describes his plan for group sessions\, helping guests to clarify\, polish and gain performance experience and confidence in works they are preparing. \nThis course is aimed at those beyond grade 8\, preparing for – or at – diploma standard\, or higher. \n\n\n“This weekend course provides us with a condensed look at aspects explored on my 5-day Advanced courses. It also provides the opportunity to experiment with these – either in a performance class setting or the informal “piano club” – a goal to finding your own fresh voice with the music that you are playing. \nI will always listen to your own response to each piece and match my artistic suggestions with possible technical means to achieve them\, not in a prescriptive way\, but rather in a manner that will give you options\, which you can then explore during your practice and reach a final interpretative decision. With the already well-established format that includes performance classes\, as well as interactive workshops and individual lessons\, I am looking forward to spending the weekend with you talking music all day long\, sharing what makes us all so passionate about it.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFormal tuition takes place in interactive workshops\, performance classes and one-to-one lessons. Workshop topics will include: \n\nPosture and Performance – a crash-course in movement at the piano\nThis is all about reviewing the basic premises of our piano playing – refreshening ideas about we sit at the piano\, what the optimal height position of the piano stool might be\, and using upper body posture and strength to enhance our performance. We will be analysing how the different joints of the hands and the arms are contributing significantly to a satisfying feeling of freedom at the piano\, while also avoiding injuries and strains. You will be taking in turns trying out some very simple movement exercises\, and\, most significantly\, be prepared to wriggle your knees (you will quickly learn why this is very important)!\nBeing in the flow\nGetting into the optimal physical and mental state for performance is a life-long process\, but there are ways in which we can learn to achieve this more quickly\, maybe even on-demand. This will be a deep exploration of what our preparation at the piano involves\, the multi-faceted aspects of our practising\, and how it all leads to the wonderful feeling of complete identification with the pieces that we are playing and our own personal sound at the piano.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the weekend – including our new Steinway – and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. There are enough pianos for everyone\, with no need to book in a particular practice session slot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nGuests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive one-to-one lessons with Florian.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm.\nExperience a salon-style concert performed by Florian exclusively for guests.\nHave the chance to take part in a recital on the Bosendorfer in the main hall of the family home.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a unique\, luxury UK-based piano gem and an experience that you won’t forget anytime soon. Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing on Whatsapp\, organising private piano meet ups further down the line… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/polishing-performance-weekend-for-advanced-pianists-with-florian-mitrea/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced
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SUMMARY:Jazz Piano with Nikki Yeoh - Upper Intermediate - Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Got the piano skills\, but want to learn the language of jazz? \nLove playing notated jazz\, but want to play like a proper jazzer? \nThis course is perfect for Upper Intermediate (classical) players and beyond who want to explore the world of jazz. We are very excited to be welcoming award-winning British jazz pianist\, Leeds Conservatoire Jazz Principal lecturer and Jazz FM presenter Nikki Yeoh to Finchcocks to teach the art of jazz. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you love to play\, but would like to learn the art of “comping” (playing along with other players)\, join seven other Upper Intermediate – Advanced pianists for some intensive jazz tuition and practice. \nLearn how to: \n\nVoice chords\nBuild up your voicing vocabulary\nComp for fellow students\nPerfect your comping rhythms as a supporting musician\nWork on different comping styles\nWork on Latin style rhythms\nBecome a confident live performer\n\n\n\n\nGuests will have the chance to play with a double bassist and jazz singer and\, with Nikki on hand to direct proceedings\, you’ll feel ready for your own gig in no time!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between group sessions\, there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. There are plenty for everyone\, and no need to book in a practice slot! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will also:\n\n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince her emergence on the British jazz scene in the mid 90s pianist Nikki Yeoh has proved to be an improviser\, composer and all-round adventurer who has continually sought to broaden her musical horizons. She has led her own bands in prestigious venues such as the  Royal Festival Hall and performed with hip-hop producers like DJ Pogo at more informal spaces such as the Jazz Café. She has been part of a brilliant duo with the vocalist Cleveland Watkiss and also worked with choral ensembles. In other words Yeoh is a creative free spirit who\, although deeply rooted in the language of improvisation\, is open to a range of music that leans as much to populism as it does high art. \nIndeed it was a tour with the maverick pop vocalist Neneh Cherry that led Yeoh to form her first significant group\, as she clicked musically with two other members of the singer’s backing band\, the bass guitarist Michael Mondesir and drummer Keith Le Blanc\, noted for his work for the pioneering hip-hop label Sugar Hill. \nAfter making its debut at the Jazz Café in 1994 the trio\, which Yeoh called Infinitum\, toured as part of a double bill with Django Bates’ Human Chain\, and Michael’s brother Mark eventually took over the drum chair as the group did more international work\, a highlight of which was a trip to Cuba for a collaboration with Conjunto Folklorico Nacional De Cuba. \nThose who have seen Yeoh in any one of the aforementioned settings will testify to her virtuosity on the keyboard. Drawing on pioneers from the worlds of jazz\, classical music and soul\, above all the likes of Herbie Hancock\, Alexander Scriabin and Stevie Wonder\, Yeoh has developed a style that can move from explosive rhythmic energy to understated lyricism at a moment’s notice. Indeed her ability to conjure up the most vividly evocative of moods by way of subtle\, probing harmony\, either in a duo\, as with vocalist Watkiss\, or in the demanding context of solo piano\, has been proven time and again. \nAccomplished soloist as she is\, Yeoh has also excelled as a composer over the years and this is borne out by the number of very significant commissions she has to her name. Among the most notable recent works is a Suite Of Seven Tunes\, based on the seven deadly sins\, for the internationally renowned reeds virtuoso\, John Surman. This was premiered at the 2010 Cheltenham International Jazz Festival. Prior to that\, in 2006\, Yeoh presented River Spirit\, which was written for The Oxford New College Boys Choir following a commission from Oxford Contemporary Music. These two compositions were testimony to the wealth of ideas that she has generated since the early stages of her career\, and the impression she made with Infinitum Plus\, a work for a 12-piece ensemble\, was considerable to say the least. It could not have been a clearer sign of the composer’s ambition and unpredictability\, so it was characteristic of Yeoh to subsequently head in an entirely different direction\, writing three pieces for classical piano virtuoso Joanna MacGregor\, Be-Bop\, Entwined and Flora And Fauna\, that were featured on the album Piano Language. \nYeoh’s output to date reflects an irrepressible spirit of curiosity that has taken her into areas far and wide\, be it gigs with cutting edge jazz musicians such as Steve Williamson and Courtney Pine\, soul stars like Jean Carne and Roy Ayers\, or the fiercely original hip-hop group The Roots. Regardless of the setting Yeoh always shows the same degree of dynamism and responsiveness\, qualities that she has developed through both her personal research of the history of music and extensive travels in Latin America\, India\, the Far East and Europe. \nNikki Yeoh is at the peak of her artistic powers. To her experience as a player has been added substantial life experience\, above all the joy of being both a teacher and mother. Her music remains one of her most precious creations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t let nerves stop you! This is an amazing opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists and educators and discover your own jazz piano voice. \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/jazz-piano-with-nikki-yeoh/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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SUMMARY:5-day Advanced Autumn School with William Westney
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, we are delighted to welcome back concert pianist\, keynote speaker\, educator and author of best-selling books The Perfect Wrong Note (2003) and Eros at the Piano (2023) William Westney to Finchcocks. \nAdvanced pianists will have the great priviledge of learning from US-based piano pedagogue\, spending five days focussed on confidence and freedom within piano performance. Below\, he describes his plan for the Finchcocks 2026 autumn school course for Advanced pianists (beyond grade 8\, preparing for – or at – diploma standard\, or higher). \nOur 5-day courses are a well established highlight of the Finchcocks calendar. To ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere – and that guests are on the appropriate course for their playing level – places are open to those who have attended at least one weekend Finchcocks course previously. \n\n\n“One of great things about piano playing is that when it feels good – with flowing\, comfortable technique – it tends to sound good too! At the same time we want lots of technical security. Bartok’s brilliant Mikrokosmos series is a uniquely effective gold mine for achieving all of these goals. In addition to learning how to get the greatest benefit from Bartok’s all-level method\, participants will also have plenty of opportunity to be coached on their own repertoire pieces throughout the week.“ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLike our weekend courses\, formal tuition takes place in workshops\, performance classes and one-to-one lessons. Workshops begin with a deep-dive into Bartok’s brilliantly progressive set of piano miniatures\, providing inspiration on both technique and musical imagination. \n\nWorkshop 1: Bartok’s Mikrokosmos – how to mine its special riches\nWorkshop 2: Mikrokosmos – continued\nWorkshop 3: The Perils of Pianissimo\nWorkshop 4: Technique Clinic: bring all your questions! \n\nIn preparation for the course\, please bring with you a variety of repertoire pieces\, whether totally learned or still “in process.” And of course\, familiarise yourself somewhat with books 1 – 4 of Mikrokosmos! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs usual\, everyone will have access to their own grand piano for the week including our new Steinway\, and have plenty of time to practise in our vaulted piano cellar. \nWe’ll also plan in some downtime for you! Weather permitting\, we’ll exploring the private gardens at Finchcocks\, discover the beautiful Kentish countryside or exploring nearby Scotney Castle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, it goes without saying that you can expect the usual! \nGuests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe multiple performance masterclasses.\nWill receive one-to-one lessons with Florian.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a salon-style recital-talk performed by William exclusively for guests.\nHave the chance to take part in a recital on the Bosendorfer in the main hall of the family home.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a unique\, luxury UK-based piano gem and an experience that you won’t forget anytime soon. Many guests continue friendships made on these courses\, encouraging each other on in the piano playing on Whatsapp\, organising private piano meet ups further down the line… and bumping into each other again on future courses! \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	5-day courses\n\n	from £1550 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/5-day-advanced-autumn-school-with-william-westney/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced
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SUMMARY:Keyboard Music from the Baroque with Steven Devine - mixed ability
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be offering a course with brilliantly talented keyboard player and Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges\, Steven Devine. \nDuring this weekend course Keyboard Music from the Baroque\, Steven Devine will explore this incredibly fertile period of keyboard music\, looking at style\, technique\, repertoire and instruments. Although intended for pianists – teaching will be delivered on our Steinway and other beautiful grand pianos – a harpsichord will be in residence for the duration of the course so that guests can explore what these instruments can reveal in our interpretation. \nThis mixed ability course is suitable for pianists playing at an intermediate to advanced level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as a one-to-one lesson with Steven\, weekend tuition will include two workshops and the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses also. Themes to be explored are: \n\nBaroque Music – a question of style: Bring your Baroque repertoire to life through an understanding of articulation\, ornamentation\, rhythm\, phrasing\, and historical context. Participants will consider how stylistic choices influence sound and interpretation\, with practical demonstrations on both piano and  and discussion applicable to composers such as Bach\, Handel\, and Scarlatti.\nThere’s not only Bach…: Broaden your Baroque horizons by exploring the rich variety of composers and styles from across Europe. Through listening\, discussion\, and practical examples\, pianists will explore contrasting styles and discover fresh repertoire to enliven their Baroque playing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“He’s building a reputation as an outstanding recitalist; this completion of his ‘48’ is a highly satisfying account.” BBC Music Magzine November 2020 \n\nOn Saturday evening\, guests can sit back and relax in the main hall of the family home and enjoy a performance by Steven himself. This is an opportunity to hear an artist regularly featured on BBC Radio 3 perform an exclusive private concert in a relaxed setting. An inspirational treat not to be missed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring their stay\, guests will also: \n\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven Devine enjoys a busy career as a music director and keyboard player working with some of the finest musicians. \nHe is the Principal Keyboard Player with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and also the principal keyboard player for The Gonzaga Band\, The Mozartists and performs regularly with many other groups around Europe. He has recorded over thirty discs with other artists and ensembles and made six solo recordings. His recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Chandos Records) has received critical acclaim – including Gramophone magazine describing it as “among the best”. The complete harpsichord works of Rameau (Resonus) has received five-star reviews from BBC Music Magazine. Steven has recently released  Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier (“it’s the one of all I’ve heard in the past ten years that I am happiest to live with.” Early Music Review)  – available on this site. \nHe made his London conducting debut in 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall and is now a regular performer there – including making his Proms directing debut in August 2007 with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. He has conducted the Mozart Festival Orchestra in every major concert hall in the UK and also across Switzerland. Steven is Music Director for New Chamber Opera in Oxford and with them has performed repertoire from Cavalli to Rossini. For the Dartington Festival Opera he has conducted Handel’s Orlando and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. He is currently conductor and Artistic Advisor for the English Haydn Festival in Bridgnorth. \nSteven works regularly with the Norwegian Wind Ensemble\, Trondheim Barokk\, the Victoria Baroque Players (BC\, Canada) and Arion Baroque Ensemble (Montreal). \nHe is Early Keyboard Consultant to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Welsh Colleges\, and teaches fortepiano at the Royal Academy of Music. \nFinally\, Steven is thrilled to be a member of the ground-breaking Art of Moog: an electronic music group specialising in the performance of Bach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor booking enquiries\, please contact Jenny by filling in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/keyboard-music-from-the-baroque-with-steven-devine-mixed-ability-2026/
LOCATION:Finchcocks\, Finchcocks\, Goudhurst\, Kent\, TN17 1HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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SUMMARY:Beethoven 3-day course with Graham Fitch - Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Come\, immerse yourself in the sound world of one of the most significant composers of Western classical music!\n\nOn this Advanced ability three-day course dedicated to the music of Beethoven\, Graham Fitch will guide you in exploring the physical\, emotional and intellectual challenges of the great composer’s music\, paying particular attention to the interpretation of the numerous markings for dynamics and articulation that we find on every page of Beethoven’s music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring your stay\, Graham will devote a workshop to how Beethoven’s style changed throughout the span of his so-called three periods\, ending with a presentation of a selection of his music.\n\nWorkshop titles will include:\n\nTechnique & practice: Solving problems in Beethoven’s music\nStyle and interpretation: Bringing Beethoven’s music to life\nProblem solving: Technique\, style and practice-related questions\n\nPlease bring a Beethoven piece (or two) with you to work on in private practice\, performance workshops and masterclasses. Problem spots\, specific or general questions about practising and technique will be discussed in the group sessions.\n\nYou may also like to bring another piece by a different composer of the same era – or otherwise – for variety and comparison!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nOn Saturday evening\, Graham will talk and play guests through one of his favourite Beethoven pieces\, whilst they discover a deeper understanding of the music in an inspiring setting! \n \nThere can be few people in the world more qualified to talk to us about practice techniques than Graham. Author of his blog www.practisingthepiano.com and his own online piano academy\, Graham’s ideas for healthy piano technique and practice tips attract followers from across the world. He will also offer a broader workshops on healthy piano and practice technique to compliment the programme. \n \nIn between the workshop and masterclass sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos including our new Steinway. \nGuests will also: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with Graham.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private walk-through performance talk for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by Graham.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\nPlus-ones are very welcome on our courses\, with a room surcharge dependant on whether they are a playing or non-playing guest. Please ask for further details. \n \nThe course is intended for Advanced players beyond grade 8 who are keen to bring their favourite works by Beethoven to life. It might well be that there’s a piece that you’ve been struggling with for years that you would desperately like to perfect\, or equally there might be something you’ve always wanted to play\, but haven’t yet had the chance to really work on. \nFor booking enquiries\, please fill in the form below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	3-day courses\n\n	from £900 (inclusive of accommodation\, tuition and all food and wine)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n...
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/beethoven-weekend-with-graham-fitch-mixed-ability-2026/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Finchcocks with David Hall - Mixed ability
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of Finchcocks during the festive season and escape Christmas craziness with this popular retreat! \nRun by David Hall\, FRCO MA Cantab\, this mixed ability weekend aims to explore Christmas music written or arranged for piano\, accompanied by carols\, mince pies and of course mulled wine! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet your festive party pieces ready for Christmas day… or whenever you’re put on the spot for some Christmas music! Guests can bring any pieces they would especially like to work on\, or might choose from any of the following: \n\nThe Faber Music Christmas Piano Anthology\nTchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite for solo piano\nThe John Rutter Christmas Piano Album\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs well as focussing on Christmas repertoire in performance classes\, a spotlight will also be given to Carols for choirs and Christmas songs you need up your sleeve in our two interactive workshops. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn between the workshop and performance class sessions there will be time for private practice on one of our beautiful grand pianos. During these sessions\, David will give one-to-one lessons on our new Steinway to provide individual pointers and tips… And of course there’s always time for some Christmassy duets with a fellow guest too! \n\n\nOn the Saturday evening\, we’ll enjoy some carols and David will round off the evening with some of his own favourites on the family Bosendorfer. This is the chance to sit back and simply be inspired\, glass of wine in hand by the fireside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests will: \n\nHave the chance to play in and observe two performance masterclasses.\nWill receive a one-to-one lesson with David.\nEnjoy access to play on our 9 grand pianos anytime between 7am and 8pm. (There are enough pianos to go round that everyone can play a piano at any given time.)\nExperience a private concert for course participants in the main hall of the family home\, performed by David.\nJoin and socialise with a group 8 fellow piano enthusiasts during lunch and dinner.\nDine in style with lunches and three course dinners prepared by our fabulous chef.\nExperience the Finchcocks bubble\, hailed as a “paradise for pianists” by BBC Music Magazine and stay in a grade 1 listed country manor.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor some musical\, Christmas magic (and to book)\, please fill in the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Weekend courses\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	from £700 (inclusive of accommodation\, food\, wine and tuition)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Your Name (required)\n \n \n Your Email (required)\n \n \n Which course date(s) are you interested in?\n \n \n Playing level / experience (required)\n \n \n Room price band:\nPlease selectClassic (standard)Considerable (large)Old Dairy (with own piano)\n\n \n Other room preferences: (please select most important one and we'll try to our best to accommodate)\nPlease selectEnsuiteWalk-in showerBath2nd floor3rd floorI'm easy!\n\n \n Please tell us anything else that you think would be helpful:
URL:https://www.finchcocks.com/availability/christmas-at-finchcocks-2026/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Intermediate,Lower intermediate,Lower Intermediate Weekend,Mixed ability,Upper intermediate,Upper intermediate weekend
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