RAMP presents Xenia Pestova Bennett: A workshop on the four foundations of mindful awareness

RAMP -  Rathmullan Music Project - are delighted to announce a programme of workshops supported by the Contemporary Music Centre. These workshops are designed for musicians and non-musicians alike to explore experimental music practices, including improvisation, sound-making and mindful awareness.

Workshop 3: Sunday 9th July, 11am: Xenia Pestova Bennett

A workshop on the four foundations of mindful awareness (mindfulness of body, thought, feeling and sound) - open to musicians and non-musicians alike.

Xenia Pestova Bennett is an innovative performer and educator. Described as “a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire” (Tempo), “stunning” (Wales Arts Review), “ravishing” (Pizzicato) and “remarkably sensuous” (New Zealand Herald) in the international press, she has earned a reputation as a leading interpreter of uncompromising repertoire alongside masterpieces from the past.

Xenia’s commitment to promoting music by living composers inspired her to commission dozens of new works and collaborate with major innovators in contemporary music. Her widely acclaimed recordings of core piano duo works of the Twentieth Century by John Cage and Karlheinz Stockhausen with Pascal Meyer are available on four CDs for Naxos Records. Her solo recordings of works for piano and electronics include “Shadow Piano” (Innova), a “terrific album of dark, probing music” (Chicago Reader).

Booking

Tickets are €15. For venue information and booking, please visit RAMP on Eventbrite here.

Composers from the island of Ireland may apply to CMC for travel bursaries to attend the RAMP workshops. Please note, these bursaries are intended to cover travel within the island of Ireland. Proof of your workshop booking will be required. Contact info@cmc.ie for more information.