ABRSM Piano Seminar - Hong Kong (Cantonese Translation)
Bringing the 2027 & 2028 syllabus to life
8 June 2026 Time: 10am to 4pm. Registration open from 9:30am
Tom Lee Studios, 11/F, Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Full Price: HKD1550
Early Bird: HKD1400 until Monday 25 May!
Join us for an inspiring seminar to introduce you to ABRSM’s new Piano Syllabus for 2027 & 2028.
The only official ABRSM Cantonese presentation on the ABRSM Piano Syllabus presented by an ABRSM Examiner in Hong Kong.
This session offers an in‑depth exploration of the updated repertoire, examining new highlights and much-loved favourites.
The pieces have been carefully chosen to develop your students’ musical curiosity, strengthen technical foundations and broaden stylistic awareness. Practical teaching strategies will be shared throughout, including approaches to introducing unfamiliar styles and developing holistic ideas that balance technique with creativity. Whether you are preparing candidates or seeking fresh inspiration, this seminar provides a valuable head start in engaging with ABRSM’s next syllabus.
Your Presenters:
Anthony Williams has an active performing, teaching and adjudicating freelance career and was, for over 30 years, Head of Keyboard and Instrumental Music at Radley College, Oxfordshire. He is Chairman of EPTA Europe and as a piano specialist regularly presents teacher support lecture-recitals and workshops in the UK and internationally. He is also an ABRSM examiner (jazz and classical), a member of the examiner training and review team, and an educational consultant. Anthony has given talks on piano performance for BBC Radio 3 and is author of the highly acclaimed Piano Teacher’s Survival Guide, the compiler of Fingerprints and the Best of Grade series for piano, and editor of Simply Classics (all published by Faber Music).
Pianist, music theorist and music educator Cecilia Long is an Examiner and Presenter for ABRSM. As an assistant professor in the City University of Macau, Cecilia has been a soloist with professional orchestras such as China National Traditional Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, the Australian SBS Youth Orchestra, the Macao Orchestra, the Macao Chinese Orchestra, of which performances have been held in China, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. Apart from journal articles, her published works include a chapter in Aureo Castro – A Musical Portrait. She is also the vice editor of the “Macao Piano Music Research Project” and “Chinese Folk and Ethnic Culture and Arts Collections – Macao Volume”.
Information about the day:
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Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Cantonese translation will be provided on 8 June (Mandarin translation will be provided on 9 June).
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Refreshments and Lunch are included in the price of your ticket.
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Taking photos or filming this session is prohibited.
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To make the most of the session, please bring your own Piano Exam Pieces 2027 & 2028 books with you. Pre-order your books before the event.
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For information on how to find the venue, please visit the Venue website.
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A Certificate of Attendance will be sent to you after the event. Please make sure to scan the QR code at the event to register for a certificate.