Rural Arts Wiltshire (Pound Arts)
Pound Arts is a registered charity (charity number 1102787), limited by guarantee. We run The Pound arts centre, based in Corsham, two annual festivals and the Rural Arts touring programme, which comprises the rural touring schemes for Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire.
Our mission:
‘Connecting people through creativity’.
Our Vision:
‘For the communities in our region to be engaged with breathtaking artistic experiences regardless of their background or circumstances. To be a creative catalyst and a place of refuge, discovery and nourishment for the public and artists alike. To maintain and grow a sustainable flagship arts provision across the region that acts as a model for excellent work that engages the soul, stimulates the mind and entertains the spirit of our communities.
Our Values:
- Artistic Excellence championed across a broad range of art forms.
- Creativity through developing and supporting artists
- Social Responsibility by fostering respect for diversity and community cohesion
- Inclusion by stripping down barriers to engagement
You can contact us by telephone, (01249) 701 628, or by email, box.office@poundarts.org.uk.
The Next RAW Production
Charlie Hooper-Williams at Compton Bassett Village Hall
Box Office
Adult: £10
Concession: £8
Child: £6
Prizewinning former concert pianist Charlie Hooper-Williams, combines intricate, virtuosic textures with soaring, stirring melodies.
At the heart of his artistic innovation lies Otto, his computer co-performer. With the remarkable ability to decipher the intricate musical nuances within a song, Otto translates them into stunning visuals that dance in perfect harmony with the sound.
Weaving together music, art, and technology, Charlie offers a unique, unforgettable piano concert that pushes the boundaries of creativity
“Lovely … really special, immersive show.” Elizabeth Alker, BBC Radio 3
“Music to soothe the soul … . He’s fantastic.” Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Scala Radio
Tickets available from The Benson Hall Ticket Office
or
27th September @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
About Charlie
Originally from the pine woods of Minnesota’s Iron Range, he grew up near Chicago, studied at the University of Cambridge Centre for Music and Science, and now makes his home in Bath.
In his youth as a classical pianist, Charlie was a prizewinner at the International Shostakovich Piano Competition. Upon leaving that world he toured with several bands, performing from SXSW and CMJ festivals to London’s Cafe Oto, and collaborated with multi-Grammy-winning ensemble eighth blackbird.
He has performed works by Rzewski and Corigliano, including city-level premieres. He briefly stepped into the tech industry to help develop the music identification app, Shazam, after which he returned to music, now composing his own works.
Don’t miss the chance to experience Charlie Hooper Williams unique blend of music and technology.