Death of an influential keyboard teacher
mainThe distinguished piano and haprsichord teacher Heather Slade-Lipkin was laid to rest in a Manchester Jewish cemetery on Sunday.
Heather, who died on October 16, was Professor of Piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Her students included Stephen Hough, Leon McCawley, Stephen Gosling, Stephen Coombs and many more.
RIP, Heather, and thank you for everything you taught me. The above picture was taken at a concert of her pupils at the RNCM last March for her birthday, almost a year after Heather had been given only a few months. She never gave up. Her roll call of successful students is enormous; Anna Markland (outright winner, BBC Young Musician 1982) doesn’t even make a convenient shortlist, these days.
and you play a pretty mean Tiefland yourself Miles.
You wouldn’t say that if you’d heard it.
Looked like a decent cast and team on paper…
Everyone was excellent, to be honest. It was a stellar production.
See below (or above; who knows?). My first comment was just typical self-deprecation.
RIP is reserved for RC’s only!
Heather was a convert, but I take your point. Proddies can RIP too, though.
No it’s not! It means Rest In Peace and is not owned by Catholics!! How narrow-minded.
Miles, if someone pays you a compliment, just say “thank you” and move on.
(I can’t do it either…)
OK, thank you. Now stop citing my name and move on from that particular habit.
I have a freebie for Sideshow Bob on Sunday so I’ll post a selfie of us, THEODORE.
Taken in Bayreuth?
I knew Heather well and as a pianist. She was also one of two Jewish pianists who played for me when I was the soprano soloist in Rossini’ s Petite Messse in Manchester. She never did give up and I am sorry to hear this news. May she rest in peace, and much sympathy to her family who will miss he enormously.
Sadly, all move on, as those who are left behind mourne.
Down under, in Australia, we adore Stephen Hough’s piano performances: then, Heather Slade-Lipkin’s legacy is profound in death, as we honour her music during an exceptional life.
And the love unfailingly resounding because of her commitment to music, continues to flourish on its joyous journey.
Returned to the Creator, but forever remembered in our hearts as we reflect in our grief: on the meaning of Heather Slade-Lipkin’s life for us, that once resided in our lives.
So sorely missed.
My wonderful teacher; may she rest in peace . David Moss