A lyrical set of 17th-century premieres

The shared struggles of Hieronymous Bosch, Max Beckmann and William Kentridge

Wild goats perched on precarious crags that make up the impressive and imposing Valley of the Rocks on the northern edge of Exmoor National Park watch as their habitat becomes a film set for the day.

First, a full disclosure: I asked four organisers of some of the most popular residential piano courses if they could put me in touch with former students who might be willing to share their experienc