Piano Recital: Sophia Benton
Young British pianist Sophia Benton is a recent graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she was the first student to graduate with a degree in left-hand alone piano performance. After a netball injury at the age of thirteen left her unable to play with her right hand, she was encouraged to continue pursuing a career in music after discovering the vast pool of little known repertoire for the left hand that dates back to the late nineteenth century.
Over the past ten years, Sophia has performed both well known and unheard piano works for left-hand alone, and regularly arranges music for herself. Sophia challenges the perception of what a classical pianist is through the skill and sensitivity of her playing, combined with a considerate selection of repertoire to showcase this niche area of pianism.
Date: Tuesday 10 March
Time: Doors from 18.30, music begins 19.00
Where: Arundells, 59 The Close, Salisbury
Ticket Options:
Standard Ticket – £30.00 to include a glass of bubbles
Support Young Musicians Ticket – £60
By choosing this ticket, you’ll be paying double the standard price — with the extra amount going directly towards funding free piano lessons for local children from lower-income families, who might not otherwise have access to private music tuition. These lessons take place on Sir Edward Heath’s treasured Steinway grand piano, offering young learners the inspiring experience of playing a world-class instrument as they develop their skills. Your generosity helps us keep this unique and valuable programme alive.
Due to space restrictions tickets are extremely limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
All tickets are non refundable but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.
Ticket options
Young British pianist Sophia Benton is a recent graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she was the first student to graduate with a degree in left-hand alone piano performance. After a netball injury at the age of thirteen left her unable to play with her right hand, she was encouraged to continue pursuing a career in music after discovering the vast pool of little known repertoire for the left hand that dates back to the late nineteenth century.
Over the past ten years, Sophia has performed both well known and unheard piano works for left-hand alone, and regularly arranges music for herself. Sophia challenges the perception of what a classical pianist is through the skill and sensitivity of her playing, combined with a considerate selection of repertoire to showcase this niche area of pianism.
Date: Tuesday 10 March
Time: Doors from 18.30, music begins 19.00
Where: Arundells, 59 The Close, Salisbury
Ticket Options:
Standard Ticket – £30.00 to include a glass of bubbles
Support Young Musicians Ticket – £60
By choosing this ticket, you’ll be paying double the standard price — with the extra amount going directly towards funding free piano lessons for local children from lower-income families, who might not otherwise have access to private music tuition. These lessons take place on Sir Edward Heath’s treasured Steinway grand piano, offering young learners the inspiring experience of playing a world-class instrument as they develop their skills. Your generosity helps us keep this unique and valuable programme alive.
Due to space restrictions tickets are extremely limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
All tickets are non refundable but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.