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…
Alice Coote and Julius Drake bring together iconic songs from classical and popular culture, from past to present, in a relaxed yet rebellious programme that suggests great music, however defined, belongs on any stage.
A colourful programme celebrating musical links between cultures, whether the rhapsodic 3rd violin sonata by Enescu and its Romanian folk roots, or Beethoven's monumental Kreutzer Sonata which inspired Janacek's string quartet.
As part of Memory Unwrapped and Steve Reich’s 90th celebrations, the Solem Quartet perform Reich’s Different Trains, joined by Alice Zawadzki for her own songs, alongside music by visionary Kate Bush in a uniquely modern dialogue.
Aurora Orchestra’s Principal Players bring together three masterpieces of chamber music, each alive with the memory of a time long past.
As part of Memory Unwrapped and Kings Place’s celebration of Steve Reich at 90, Phaedra Ensemble’s Slow Changeexplores memory and transformation through Reich’s minimalism, Coltrane’s Africa, and the UK premiere of Thorvaldsdottir’s Enigma.
This season of Sunday morning celestial adventures with Bach, the Universe and Everything closes with very special finale featuring one of Bach’s most monumental cantatas, while a talk by Emily Akkermans marks the 250th anniversary of the death of one of Britain’s most phenomenal Enlightenment minds, John Harrison.
What is it about the music of Spanish Renaissance master Tomás Luis de Victoria that lifts it above other composers? He seems - inexplicably – just to weave from better quality cloth. In the first few bars of ‘Alma Redemptoris mater’, you palbably feel the difference. Writers talk of the spirituality of his music but what does actually mean? As a sort of musical El Greco, there seems to be something in the aural brushwork that adds depth and spice, alongside an extraordinary joy and reverence in the text.
As part of our Steve Martland, Composer-in-Focus series, Hebrides Ensemble brings together bold contemporary voices exploring nature, memory, and sound. Works by Steve Martland and Eleanor Alberga frame a new commission from Dave Maric, Shifting Baselines—a powerful reflection on shifting norms in our relationship with nature.
Praised by the Chicago Tribune for her ‘convincing bravura’ and named ‘Performing Artist of the Year’ by the South China Morning Post, Sherri Lun has established herself as a rising soloist on the international stage. For her Kings Place recital debut, she presents ‘Metamorphosis’, a programme built around five sets of variations spanning three centuries.
What are your memories about? What can you remember? Starting from Claude Debussy’s Rêverie, Hanni Liang will create a unique concert experience where your memories shape the entire performance.
The Colin Currie Group performs the music of the Steve Martland Band, unleashing the full force of Martland’s sound, epic in scale, electrifying in energy, and uncompromising in spirit.
Emerging as classical music’s boldest 21st-century star, Korean-American virtuoso pianist and sought-after composer Chloe Flower ushers classical music into the future on her own terms.
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.
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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……
To celebrate 30 years of the International Guitar Foundation and Festivals (IGF) and its fruitful history with Kings Place, we’ve…
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…
Rotunda Bar and Restaurant Located on the ground floor inside Kings Place, Rotunda Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place to eat and drink before, after, or between performances. With a relaxed yet refined atmosphere and views across Regent’s Canal, Rotunda offers modern British dining guided by a genuine farm-to-plate philosophy. The menu champions seasonal, responsibly sourced produce, with the beef and lamb coming directly from Rotunda’s own Northumberland farm. The meat is butchered and dry-aged on site, ensuring exceptional…
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…
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…
The Kings Place Community Club is an initiative for local organisations and community groups based in the boroughs of Islington and Camden, offering free and discounted tickets to our events and performances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG3kgbK0Mgk Through the Community Club, we are opening our doors for the most underserved parts of our local community by connecting with groups serving individuals living in Islington and Camden, in particular those facing financial barriers. Since launching in November 2024, we are delighted to have given away…