Diatribe Stage 5: Xenia Pestova Bennett – Atomic Legacies @ New Music Dublin 2020
An unveiling of pianist / composer Xenia Pestova Bennett’s exquisite limited-edition vinyl Atomic Legacies for Piano and String Quartet, featuring the world-renowned Ligeti Quartet.
Described by Tempo (UK) as “a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire,” pianist and improviser Xenia Pestova Bennett launches her new album Atomic Legacies with a unique performance, combining the scintillating sonorities of extended piano technique with the virtuosity of the London-based Ligeti Quartet.
Performers:
Xenia Pestova Bennett piano
Ligeti Quartet
Amy Tress violin
Patrick Dawkins violin
Richard Jones viola
Val Welbanks cello
The Diatribe stage features a specially-commissioned work by artist Rory Tangney.