Pianist, composer and improviser Xenia Pestova Bennett joins forces with acclaimed visual artist Joe Hanly to present a striking interdisciplinary project.
Bubo bubo
Bubo bubo is the Latin genus and species name of Eurasian eagle-owl, one of the largest species of owl sporting distinctive ear tufts. Bubo bubo is also the name of an experimental electronica duo comprised of Xenia Pestova and Ed Bennett. The duo explores layered acoustic and electronic sounds (consisting of any combination of toy piano(s), Indian harmonium, desk bells, …
All Aglow
…full of atmosphere, broad sweeps, seascapes – it made one think of one’s own store of memories.- Piers Hellawell, composer Overall, I think the last concert, “All Aglow”, was my favourite. She was inspired by the bioluminescence which can be found in the Irish Sea and the mixture of traditional piano playing and more contemporary techniques was fantastic. – Emmylou …