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Every month I lead a piano workshop in the Old Town Hall in Gateshead in the north of England (see the Gateshead Art Map for its location). Hosted by Gateshead Borough Council, the aim of the workshops is simple; to give piano teachers and advanced pianists the opportunity to perform and discuss piano repertoire.
The format is equally simple; every month we choose a different theme, and participants are invited to perform pieces related to that theme. Each performance is followed by an informal discussion on the technical and aesthetic challenges of the work. Sometimes we also invite guest pianists with specialist knowledge or experience to lead the workshop.
The workshops start at 7.00 pm and the atmosphere is informal. Anyone is welcome to come either to play, to take part in the discussions or just to listen. The only thing we would ask is that, if you wish to play, please inform me beforehand on the Contact page.
The workshop dates and themes for the next few months are:
- 10th February 2010
Masterclass with Alicja Fiderkiewicz on 'Preludes and Fugues' with works by Bach, Shostakovich and Turina.
- 10th March 2010
A Concert of Spanish piano pieces by pianists from the Caedmon PW
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