Summer Recitals SeriesBeyond Words…the art of silent film accompaniment

Fr Richard Williams, retired Vicar of Hay-on-Wye now lives in Presteigne. He is a most accomplished musician and specialises in the art of organ accompaniment of Silent Films of the 1920s. Many of you will have heard his superb performances at the Hay Festival, including The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Metropolis and Faust.

Richard now gives us an afternoon explaining some of the secrets of this unusual – and rarely heard – form of musical accompaniment and entertainment – music which brought these early films to dramatic life.

Tickets at the door of St Andrew’s Church – £10 to include tea and cakes afterwards.

  • Venue St Andrew's Church
    Presteigne
    LD8 2AF
  • Starts June 21, 2026 3:00 pm
  • Ends June 21, 2026 4:00 pm
  • Cost £10

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