International Festival and Summer School PIANO WEEK will inaugurate its 2024 season at Dulwich College in London. Based at one of the country’s most prestigious schools with its rich history and distinctive architecture, the festival’s high-calibre performances will include appearances by faculty members and world-renowned guest artists. The summer school part of PIANO WEEK runs in conjunction with the festival and offers participants of any age and ability an opportunity to study with distinguished concert pianists, pedagogues and educators, in person and online, alongside attending evening performances held in the intimate setting of the Old Library. Other UK residencies in July and August 2024 include Rugby (Rugby School).

In London, we welcome applications for:

Non-residential Intensive courseNon-residential Standard courseNon-residential Lite course

as well as

Online Intensive courseOnline Standard courseOnline Lite course

Those attending PIANO WEEK London will be able to choose between our standard or intensive course options, with the latter boasting an additional four one-to-one piano lessons on top of the 24 hours of tuition, performances and advice offered to participants over the six-day period. All programmes are available in person and online (worldwide). Adults and children will be guided through all aspects of piano playing relevant to their standard, supported by an array of classes designed in small groups to help develop their musicianship and technique. This holistic approach to instrumental training offers everyone a chance to immerse themselves in music alongside like-minded people who share a common passion and enthusiasm for the piano.

Please note that children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by their parent/guardian on non-residential programmes (free of charge).

All participants will benefit from:

• Master classes
• One-to-one lessons
• Jazz improvisation
• Harmony, pedalling, fingering and memorisation classes (adults)
• Composition classes (with a chance to perform their own composition)
• Seminars on how to practise
• Sight reading classes
• Listening and theory classes for children
• Talks on stage presentation & history of the piano
• Informal concerts and discussion forums for adults
• Multiple performance opportunities
• Free entry to all faculty & guest artist recitals

In addition, those enrolled on one of the summer school’s programmes will be entitled to exclusive offers from the festival’s partners. Thanks to the special relationship between PIANO WEEK and leading household names such as Steinway & Sons, G Henle Verlag and Schott Music, participants will be able to enjoy anything from a 20% discount on Schott Music publications and vouchers and app credits for the Henle Urtext Library, to a unique referral programme with Steinway & Sons.