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Please note that the symposium is regrettably postponed until March 15th 2026
It is with great regret that due to completely unforeseen circumstances, the symposium, which was to be held at the Royal College of Music on October 25th 2025, has had to be postponed until March 15th 2026. Details of the new dates will posted on our website: www.londoninternationalpianosymposium.co.uk, in the next few days. Those who have already submitted abstracts will be contacted shortly. All queries may be directed to me in writing at: c.mackie@londoninternationalpianosymposium.co.uk Kind regards Cristine MacKie Director
Read MoreInformation about Submissions for the 4th Symposium March 15th 2026
From the 15th Sept 2026 to the 15th Nov 2026, all disciplines across the arts, sciences, and the medical world are invited to submit abstracts detailing original research, which offers new perspectives concerned with the embodiment of the performer, and/or issues broadly relating to this topic. Suggested topics below will be welcomed, but not confined to: The historical reasons for the separation of the mind/body in musical education Neuroscientific evidence on the ‘brain to body loop’. Biomechanics ― muscular skeletal issues concerning the performer’s body. Biofeedback for neuromuscular re-education. Moved by emotions: the auditory factor. The state of embodied...
Read MoreKey Dates for 2026 Symposium
KEY DATES The London International Piano Symposium: Researching at the Interface between Science and the Art of Piano Performance Royal College of Music, March 15th 2026 KEY DATES 15th September: Online registration opens for all, with the exception of those wishing to submit an abstract (See below about how to register). 15th Sept 2026: Call for papers 15th Nov 2026: Submission Deadline 01st Jan 2026: Notification of submission decision for all entries. Online registration opens for delegates. 15th March 2026: Symposium Day Keynote Speaker: Prof. Alison McGregor is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Biodynamics, Imperial College, London. See...
Read MoreRegistration Details and Fee
EPTA members may book their seats at the one-day conference now. The Early Bird fee for Epta members is: £45.00 (add £25,00 for coffees/teas, morning and afternoon, and lunch) until 1st Jan 2026. Then, the fee is £55.00 or £80.00 inc refreshments. Independent delegates may book their place at the one-day conference now. The fee, including coffees/teas, morning and afternoon, and lunch is £165.00. Please deduct £25.00 if you do not wish to take refreshments. Private teachers. The fee is £75.00 or £100, to include events, coffees/teas, morning and afternoon, and lunch. Delegate presentations. Register on the 1st Jan. The fee, including coffees/teas,...
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