Sunday 28 September Xenia Pestova Bennett and Dara McAnulty Words, music and nature Studio 1A 5pm 15 Internationally renowned Bangor-based pianist Xenia Pestova Bennett joins forces with celebrated young writer and naturalistDara McAnulty for an intimate evening of words, music and nature. This unique performance blends evocative storytelling with contemporary piano works, transporting audiences to the stunning seascapes and wild places of Northern Ireland. Dara will share reflections on birdsong, landscape, and the natural world, drawn from his award-winning writing, while Xenia performs musical masterpieces that echo the rhythms and textures of nature. They will be joined by acclaimed composer Ed Bennett, who will weave live and recorded soundscapes using field recordings from the Irish coast, creating an immersive audio journey. Expect a powerful and poetic celebration of place, nature, and creative collaboration.