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Secrets to Stunning Piano Performance

MIDDLETON HALL, Middleton Hall, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, HU6 7RX

16 Nov 2025

10:00AM

£3+

Family Friendly

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If you are learning to play the piano, don’t miss this day!

Whether you  have  a teacher, or are learning by yourself, this day will give you insights for you to take away and develop. There is also an opportunity to perform yourself on a concert grand piano and to encourage others in their playing.

Our brief presentations are designed to open windows onto  techniques and ideas which you can take away.

Inspiring presenters will take you through a journey exploring the music, the instrument, revealing their secrets. Lester Hough  David  Beer, Julian Hellaby John Tordoff,  and staff from the University of Hull.  For more information about the presenters please click here.

Meet the composers in their own world, and uncover how to interpret their music in today’s world.

Explore how you can create the sounds you want at the piano with an expert technician’s guide to the inner workings of the piano.

This event can also be your opportunity to play in front of an audience with expert support from the presenters. Students from the University Music department will be recording the performances so we hope to be able to give you a copy of your performance afterwards.

To book a slot, firstly you will need to buy an audience ticket for one or more sessions. During the booking process you will be given the opportunity to request a performance slot. Hull Piano school will then be in contact to confirm your slot. There will be a further charge per slot, slots will be allocated on a first come basis.

The grand finale of the day will be a special recital by renowned pianist Julian Hellaby.

Venue Details

MIDDLETON HALL,
Middleton Hall,
University of Hull,
Cottingham Road,
HU6 7RX

01482 465341

beyondevents@hull.ac.uk

https://www.beyond-events.co.uk/venues/middleton-hall/

The versatile venue is used for classical music concerts, and with adaptable acoustics, it is also used as a surround-sound cinema and theatre space.

Facilities

Accessible Toilets

Assistance Dogs

Blue-Badge Parking

Wheelchair Access

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