Caught in the Act of Creation
Interview
Nothing can capture the excitement of an artist in full flight. Sebastian Scotney talks to three masters of improvisation: classical…
In an intimate in the round setting cellist Clare O’Connell presents music from her new album on NMC Recordings, 'Light Flowing': a radiant body of newly commissioned work for solo and layered cello inspired by concepts of light, depth, simplicity and the search for a perfect line.
Duo Atlantis explore British, American and European art songs, a variety of works that capture the essence of the human experience and resonate deeply in our collective consciousness. Themes of love, beauty and nature are explored in this evocative musical journey across continents, showing how we unite through shared experiences and vulnerability.
Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the centenary of the silent cinema classic Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life (1925), to be screened in a brand-new restoration courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and accompanied by a mesmerizing live performance by acclaimed Iranian composer Peyman Yazdanian.
Described as ‘one to watch’ (BBC Radio 3, Record Review), Lumas Winds is an ensemble based in London committed to promoting the rich variety of wind chamber music repertoire.
Renowned for being a truly original mind at the frontier of contemporary classical music, Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe, presents a concert showcasing his ever collaborative spirit.
The Piatti Quartet will present a music and words programme taking a contemporary look at our relationship with nature and the English landscape, narrated by actor Jack Farthing.
Odyssey Ensemble makes its London debut at Kings Place with a programme featuring Max Richter’s 'The Four Seasons Recomposed' with Elena Urioste as soloist and the world premiere of a brand new work combining orchestral music with poetry and electronic sound art. This performance themed around refugee journeys explores themes including memories, loss, new life, and hope.
In the first concert of La Guitarra Flamenca: the Next Gen, from Flamenco Festival in partnership with International Guitar Foundation, outstanding guitarist Alejandro Hurtado performs with Inmaculada Salomón, first dancer of Ballet Nacional de España.
For La Guitarra Flamenca: the Next Gen from IGF and Flamenco Festival at Kings Place, master of flamenco guitar, Manuel Valencia, will be joined by soulful singer David Carpio, and the electrifying dancer, El Choro.
Rastak Ensemble return to London after a successful concert at the Barbican in March 2024.
In the final concert of La Guitarra Flamenca: the Next Gen, rising force in the world of flamenco, Álvaro Martinete, blends tradition and innovation with a masterful touch. He performs alongside exciting emerging talent in flamenco dance, Claudia La Debla.
Rastak Ensemble return to London after a successful concert at the Barbican in March 2024.
Nothing can capture the excitement of an artist in full flight. Sebastian Scotney talks to three masters of improvisation: classical…
We’re excited to present our 2023/24 classical season featuring a varied programme with internationally acclaimed artists and inspiring new talent.
Thomas Gould is no ordinary violinist: he’s a concerto soloist, orchestral leader, swing-band player and jazz improviser. This season he…
American composer and co-founder of the innovative ensemble Bang on a Can Julia Wolfe shares her key musical influences with Helen…
Kevin Le Gendre traces the story of black music in London from the Roman army to Tomorrow’s Warriors.
Ahead of her World Meditation Day Concert on Sun 23 May, pianist Christina McMaster shares her journey into a deeper…
Diego Pellecchia, Associate Professor at Kyoto Sangyō University, introduces one of the oldest extant theatrical forms in the world.
We asked Head of Artistic Planning Rosie Chapman to introduce 10 Kings Place events she will not be missing this year……
Winning BBC Young Musician 2016 propelled young cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason into the public eye – a record contract and TV…
The ninth edition of our now award-winning Unwrapped series features more than 30 great cellists, from legendary masters Christophe Coin, Pieter Wispelwey,…
From 1900 to 1930, Einstein’s theories of relativity and those of quanta and quantum mechanics transformed the understanding of the…
Composer Nico Muhly doesn’t buy the idea of a straight-line progression in music history, finding his creative kindling in distant…
We find out what the artists and presenters of Time Unwrapped would choose to go and hear themselves.
Fifteen-year-old cellist Willard Carter was Cello Unwrapped’s most devoted audience member. The Purcell School student missed only a handful of…
Kings Place – the story behind the sound Background Kings Place is the first modern purpose built recital hall to be built in London. With limited precedent in the UK, Arup went with the client, Parabola Land Limited, and architect, Dixon Jones, to Japan, where a number of small halls have been built in the last 20 years. This helped to consolidate what the team wanted from the new venue - a space with excellent acoustics for a wide range of…
The Piatti Quartet will become Kings Place’s new Resident Quartet from the start of the 2023/24 season. Renowned for their ‘profound music making’ (The Strad) and ‘lyrical warmth’ (BBC Music Magazine), the quartet is known for its diverse programming, passionate interpretations and deep creative relationships with contemporary composers, including Mark-Anthony Turnage, Emily Howard, Joseph Phibbs, Anna Meredith, Charlotte Harding and Gavin Higgins. Laureates of the 2015 Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competition, the quartet has produced a string of critically-acclaimed recordings…
The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary classical ensembles, with a core of 18 Principal Players. Its mission is to place the best new music at the heart of today’s culture; engaging and challenging the public through inspiring performances of the highest standard, and taking risks to develop new work and talent. Founded in 1968, the London Sinfonietta celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018, and with it, a rich musical history that has seen it commission over…
The London Chamber Music Society boasts a proud history of Victorian music making in London and with the regular Sunday Concerts that developed at South Place and then the Conway Hall from the 1920s. The LCMS continues that rich legacy at Kings Place, its home from 2008, with London Chamber Music Sundays- a diverse annual season of high-quality classical chamber music, ranging from duos and trios to chamber orchestras, coming from the UK, Europe and beyond. Many of Britain’s most celebrated ensembles have…
For those who’d like to dine before the concert, you can now book a Pre-Concert Dining in Rotunda at the point of booking your concert tickets*. The Rotunda is the restaurant & bar on the ground floor, with stunning views of Regent’s Canal, serving quality produce from independent suppliers. The Pre-Concert Dining will offer a discounted price exclusively to Kings Place concert-goers. Please ensure you leave at least 90 minutes to enjoy your meal, before going downstairs and taking your…
Find out how we are delivering our mission Since 2008, Kings Place Music Foundation (1107839) has been presenting a critically acclaimed programme of live music and spoken word on-site at Kings Place. ‘Kings Place – that most adventurous and forward-thinking of London’s venues’ Daily Telegraph Each year, we host hundreds of events and festivals, including the London Podcast Festival and major classical artists such as the Aurora Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Hall One has been…
Rotunda, with its astro-turfed terrace running alongside Regent’s Canal, is a hidden gem with beautiful views situated in the heart of King’s Cross. The semi-enclosed bar terrace is perfect for drinks, equipped with heaters and blankets for the cool evenings. Dine alfresco or in the restaurant to view the open-view kitchen that overlooks the canal. Main opening hours: Mondays: 4pm – 11pm Tuesdays – Fridays: 12pm – 12am Saturdays: 11am – 12am Sundays: 12pm – 8pm Please note that the…
Babes In Arms / Tickets for Children Tickets are required for each child over 18 month old attending a performance. Any child under 18 months old does not require a ticket as they count as babes in arms. Children over 18 months old but under 14 years old qualify for a child ticket for performances where child tickets are available. Over 14 years olds must use an adult ticket, or an Under 30 ticket where this concession ticket price is…