THE AIR PIANO MAN
A pianist remembers the glory of his youthful confidence and indepence from the safety of his care home. He reflects on how his body and his world have changed, but he continues to play his air piano and imagines his name in lights.
THE AIR PIANO MAN
The universal experience of a person’s journey from the glory of youthful independence to their reliance on round the clock care. The invisible stories hidden behind every person in care and those in healthcare frailty settings.
PERFORMANCE
THE AIR PIANO MAN
Music by Hannah Conway
Words by Beth Calverley
Countertenor – Hugh Cutting
Piano – Danny Driver
Creative Producer – Bea Hankey
Recording Engineer/Producer – Andrew Mellor
Filmmaker – Jessie Rodger
A project created by Sound Voice and funded by UCL
Commissioned by emPOWER
Funded by University College London (UCL)
empowermuscles.com
With special thanks to all the contributors and to Bristol Care Homes,
Bristol and Bath Parkinson’s UK
Sing for Joy Choir and the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Arts Team
