A Winter's Tale, a Solstice Journey
with the London Virtuosi Ensemble LoVE and actors to be confirmed
An evening of words and music
| Rachael Montesino Young | Conductor, Founder and Artistic Director of LoVE |
|---|---|
| Hans Christian Aarvik | Estonian winner of the Nielsen violin competition – 2022 – soloist |
| Arvo Pärt | Fratres |
|---|---|
| Sibelius | Impromptu |
| Grieg | Two Elegiac Melodies |
| Tchaikovsky | Souvenir d'un lieu cher |
| Shostakovich | Adagio from Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District |
| Tchaikovsky | Serenade for Strings |
An evening of classical music, poetry and prose to take you on a journey through the winter solstice and the reflective and introspective feelings it often evokes, featuring music by Pärt, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Grieg and Sibelius from the London Virtuosi of Europe – LoVE, under the baton of founder and artistic director Rachael Montesino Young – and featuring Estonian prize winning violinist Hans Christian Aarvik. With readings by Anton Lesser from Dylan Thomas, Peter Hoeg, Edith Wharton and Gillian Clarke among others.
‘An owl-tongued childhood of birds and cold trees’
~ Dylan Thomas ~
In the folklore of the northern lands, the winter solstice was the turning point of the year when the sun passed from sight below distant horizons, its reawakening from the gloom and stars of the longest night heralding the breaking of the ice and the triumph of light over darkness.
This concert of music, poetry and prose, featuring the young Estonian violinist Hans Christian Aarvik, winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Competition, and the London Virtuosi Ensemble under their founder and artistic director Rachael Montesino Young, takes the listener on an emotive, reflective journey between the physical and the spiritual.
Encircled by Arvo Pärt’s Fratres (Brothers) and Tchaikovsky’s ‘from the heart’ Serenade, Grieg’s Elegiac Melodies, the psychologically harrowing Adagio from Shostakovich’s opera Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District, and Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir d’un lieu cher (Memory of a dear place) for violin and strings signpost chasms and emotions spanning a century.
This event will last approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
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Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
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- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
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- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
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Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
Rachael Montesino Young, conductor and artistic director, LoVE
Hans Christian Aarvik, Estonian violinist and winner of the 2022 Carl Nielsen International Competition
Anton Lesser, actor and reader
