SPEAKING & PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES
Live piano performance and storytelling exploring uncertainty, adaptation, identity and continuance.
Stephen Raine presents unique performance experiences combining concert-level piano repertoire with reflections on his experience of rebuilding both his hand function and a musical life after a serious accident.
He speaks about how meaning can be re-earned when structure breaks and how identity does not end, but changes and carries on.
Rather than traditional lectures or motivational speaking, these presentations use music itself as part of the narrative, communicating ideas that often extend beyond words alone: uncertainty, reconstruction, discipline, loss, creativity and renewal.
Stephen’s work has been presented for corporate audiences, universities, healthcare organisations and public events, including performances and talks for VISA Europe, Durham University, Schools and hand-therapy education programmes connected with NHS-led research and international rehabilitation training.
VISA Europe
An evening of music and storytelling presented to international teams at VISA Europe in London and live broadcast to San Francisco and Austin office.
"It’s always powerful to see how a message can genuinely touch lives and leave a lasting impact. Thank you for your openness, generosity, and the inspiration you brought to the group."
Durham University
Performance and discussion event presenting Continuance, a programme reflecting on identity, reconstruction and artistic evolution for the St Mary's College Faculty staff and Senior Common Room.
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"Everyone last evening was bowled over. The performance was sensitive and skilful and the way you have overcome the accident is truly impressive. It was a wonderful evening,"
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A Different Kind of Event
These programmes are designed for audiences both within and beyond the classical music world.
By combining performance with carefully structured narrative, they create an accessible and reflective experience that resonates across artistic, educational and professional environments.
Each event can be tailored to suit:
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Corporate and leadership events
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Wellbeing and mental health programmes
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Universities and educational institutions
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Healthcare and rehabilitation conferences
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Arts festivals and cultural organisations
Programmes may include:
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Live piano performance
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Storytelling and spoken reflection
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Visual presentation and multimedia
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Audience Q&A
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Bespoke thematic focus depending on the event
