An evening of poetry and music at Queen's University

Those who come along to the event will be treated to poetry readings by Anestis Evangelou’s widow, Mrs Dina Evangelou, amongst others, and a music recital by his daughter, Klio Blonz, who is an internationally renowned flautist.

Dr Anthony Hirst from the Institute of Byzantine Studies at Queen’s School of History and Anthropology, which is hosting the event, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mrs Evangelou and her daughter to Queen’s to help us celebrate the work of such an important poet.

“The Institute of Byzantine Studies at Queen’s has three research students working in the field of modern Greek literature. One of these students, Anastasia Psoni, actually knew Anestis Evangelou personally and comes from his home city of Thessaloniki, which has given Greece some of its greatest artists, writers, poets and thinkers.

“This is the latest in a number of events organised by the Institute under the banner of 'The Lagan Muses' to celebrate Greek literature and culture.”

The poetry readings and music recital will take place in the Harty Room at Queen’s School of Music at 7.30pm on Friday 29 February 2008.

Source: By Queen's University Belfast