Brodsky Quartet & Laura van der Heijden Perform Schubert Quintet
Memory Unwrapped
| Bach | Violin Sonata No. 3 (arr P. Cassidy) |
|---|---|
| Britten | String Quartet No. 3 |
| Schubert | Quintet |
| Krysia Osostowicz | Violin |
|---|---|
| Ian Belton | Violin |
| Paul Cassidy | Viola |
| Jacqueline Thomas | Cello |
| Laura van der Heijden | Cello |
As part of Memory Unwrapped, The Brodsky Quartet continue their Kings Place 2026 residency with one of their recent collaborators – the young cellist, Laura van der Heijden, to perform Schubert’s String Quintet.
This evening’s programme spans over two centuries of musical expression, showcasing the intimate yet powerful voice of chamber music through three distinctive works.
J.S. Bach
Originally composed for solo violin, Bach’s Sonata No. 3 is a towering example of Baroque mastery, combining contrapuntal complexity with lyrical depth. In this arrangement by Paul Cassidy, the solo textures are re-worked for quartet, beautifully illuminating the intricate inner voices and harmonic architecture. The profound Adagio and majestic Fuga are particular highlights, offering a blend of spiritual reflection and structural brilliance.
Benjamin Britten
Written in the final year of Britten’s life (1975), this quartet is both valedictory and introspective. Composed during a period of declining health, the work reflects a deep engagement with mortality, memory, and musical legacy.
Franz Schubert
Schubert’s String Quintet, completed just two months before his death in 1828, is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in chamber music. Recorded with Laura, for Chandos Records, as part of the Quartet’s 50th anniversary celebrations, critics praised the collaboration as “cross‑generational magic”.
This event will last for approximately 2 hours, including an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
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£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
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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
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
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If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
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.
About the Brodsky Quartet
Bringing an unrivalled authority to the performance of the string quartet repertoire, since their formation in 1972 the Brodsky Quartet have performed over 3,500 concerts on the major stages of the world and have released more than 70 recordings. A natural curiosity and an insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in a number of artistic directions and continues to ensure them not only a prominent presence on the international chamber music scene, but also a rich and varied musical existence.
Having recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, the Brodsky Quartet continue to enjoy a busy international performing schedule, extensively touring the major festivals and venues throughout Australasia, North and South America, Asia, South Africa and Europe, as well as in the UK.
The Brodsky Quartet have undertaken numerous performances of the complete cycles of quartets by Schubert, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Britten, Schoenberg, Zemlinsky, Webern and Bartok. It is, however, the complete Shostakovich cycle that has now become synonymous with their name: their 2012 London performance of the cycle resulted in their taking the prestigious title ‘Artistic Associate’ at Kings Place.
About Laura van der Heijden
Laura van der Heijden is recognised as one of the leading cellists of her generation. Recipient of the 2025 Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist Award, she continues to captivate audiences and critics alike with her deeply perceptive interpretations and engaging, imaginative programming.
Winner of the BBC Young Musician competition in 2012 aged 15, Laura has enjoyed a thriving and varied international career. Highlights of Laura’s 2024/25 season included concerto performances with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, recitals at the Cello Biënnale Amsterdam and Wigmore Hall with pianist Jâms Coleman, and collaborative chamber projects including Serios Festival, Helsinki, Her Ensemble at London’s Milton Court, and the Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin alongside Alina Ibragimova and Ben Goldscheider.