Rebecca Nash
Aurum
AURUM TRIO, the new piano trio from pianist/composer Rebecca Nash features Danish bassist Henrik Jensen and British drummer Dave Smith.
Rebecca Nash’s new project, Aurum, is a bold statement of intent — where raw energy and deep musicality collide. Inspired by the curious tale of the sunken treasure ship The Merchant Royal, the music inhabits a rebellious, darkly futuristic universe.
Nash’s ethereal melodies and densely saturated harmonies, along with Smith’s punk-spirited restless drumming and Jensen’s warm resonant tones, plunge listeners into a shadowy, realm that evoke the mystery of the ocean seabed.
“Jensen is thoughtful, richly chordal and attractively Charlie Haden-like on the bass”
John Fordham, The Guardian
“Nash is at the vanguard of innovative and compelling new music”
Downbeat (Peaceful King)
“Drummer Dave Smith exhibited a mastery of irresistible rhythms”
LA Times – Randy Lewis
Aurum
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Outreach Project
As part of Rebecca Nash’s ongoing commitment to community engagement, this outreach project invited local schoolchildren to create promotional posters for upcoming live performances of Aurum.
The aim was to give young people a creative way to connect with live music and to feel part of something happening in their local area. During the workshops, the children explored how colours, shapes, and words can express the energy and emotion of music. They also learned how art can help tell a story and bring people together around a shared event. The project helps build confidence, encourages creativity, and shows how music and art can work hand in hand to strengthen community connections.
Rebecca hopes this project will inspire young people to explore their own creativity and to see the arts as something they can be part of—not just something they watch.
In action
The images below show participants taking part in the poster-making workshops, together with some of their ideas, demonstrated in the early drafts of their designs. This captures the creative process in action and highlights the enthusiasm and imagination the children brought to the project.
artwork
The posters created by the participants are vibrant, imaginative, and full of personality, reflecting each child’s individual perspective and creative voice. Through their designs, the children explored ways to visually represent music, experimenting with colour, composition, and typography to capture the energy and mood of the upcoming performance.
The range of styles and approaches demonstrates not only technical creativity but also thoughtful decision-making and problem-solving, as each participant considered how to communicate ideas to an audience. The finished pieces are more than just promotional materials—they are expressions of the children’s engagement with art and music, and evidence of the project’s success in encouraging self-expression and confidence.
