Daylight Music 311: 311 Magnetic String Resonance with Ligeti Quartet + Snowpoet

Pianist, composer and improviser Xenia Pestova Bennett will curate a special afternoon featuring the Magnetic Resonator Piano, an exciting new instrument designed by the radical inventor Andrew McPherson. A grand piano will be completely transformed into a stunning acoustic cyborg with electromagnets suspended above the strings, allowing for control of minute details of shimmering resonance and gorgeous sustained tones.

Also performing will be string ensemble Ligeti Quartet who since their formation in 2010 have established a reputation for breaking new ground through innovative programming and championing of today’s most exciting composers and artists.

Completing this afternoon line up Xenia presents Snowpoet debut at Daylight, the London based band led by vocalist Lauren Kinsella and bassist Chris Hyson. To date, the band have released two critically acclaimed albums, with the most recent album Thought You Knew (Edition Records). Blending sweet hook-laden vocal lines with warm and lush arrangements, the music is infectious, delicate and tasteful.

www.xeniapestova.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G34886jKSo
ligetiquartet.com

www.snowpoet.co.uk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia0YtHdcHUU

Daylight Music would like to thank Markson Pianos for their support of this event. Xenia Pestova is supported by PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music.

A lazy afternoon with music, tea and cake. An event for all ages. Produced by Arctic Circle. Pay-What-You-Can ticket on door (suggested ticket price £5). Midday – till 2.00pm