Charlie Hooper-Williams: Piano for all seasons

Charlie Hooper-Williams, award-winning composer and pianist, invites audiences to experience a groundbreaking performance where music and visuals merge in real-time. Using his custom-built system, Otto, Charlie creates a captivating world where piano playing and imagery work together, redefining the traditional piano concert experience.

What if you could see music?

Award-winning composer, pianist, and Shazam developer Charlie Hooper-Williams invites you to experience music in a whole new way.

In this unique performance, sound and visuals come together in real-time. Playing alongside Otto, a custom-built live projections system he coded himself, Charlie’s music takes on a new dimension, with visuals responding directly to every note and gesture. The result is “film scoring inverted”—imagery that supports the music, rather than the other way around. This performance blends virtuosic piano playing with imagery that enhances its emotional depth.

Raised in the forests of Minnesota and shaped by studies at Cambridge, Charlie bridges classical tradition with modern innovation. His work, influenced by artists like Nils Frahm and Max Cooper, blends intricate textures with accessible, moving melodies. Whether in a concert hall or nightclub, his shows immerse audiences in a world where technology is alive, collaborative, and deeply human.

Join Charlie for a performance that redefines the piano concert experience.