Catherina Lee and Miles Walter
Kirckman at Kings Place
| Stravinsky | Duo Concertant (1932) |
|---|---|
| Mozart | Sonata in E-flat major, K. 30 |
| Kurtág | Tre pezzi, Op. 14 |
| Pejačević | Élégie in E-flat major, Op. 3 |
| Debussy | Violin Sonata (1917) |
| Boulanger | Nocturne (1911) |
| Franck | Sonata in A major (1886) |
Violinist Catherina Lee and pianist Miles Walter bring an adventurous programme to Kings Place, pairing masterworks by Mozart, Debussy and Franck with striking works by Kurtág and Dora Pejačević. An evening of rich musical contrasts, virtuosity and intimate chamber dialogue.
Australian violinist Catherina Lee and American pianist-composer Miles Walter, both expats living in the UK, met in Cornwall at Open Chamber Music at IMS Prussia Cove. Together, they bring an exciting and varied programme to Kings Place.
The first half is bookended by masterpieces by friends and mutual admirers Debussy and Stravinsky: Debussy’s famous wartime sonata, his final major work, and Stravinsky’s fascinating, kaleidoscopic, preposterously virtuosic Duo Concertant, which recalls and refracts ancient Greek rhetoric and form. From these endpoints, the evening travels via strange linkages through idiosyncratic works by Mozart and Pejačević into a central lostness, in the form of Kurtág’s aching, cryptic 1979 Tre pezzi.
In the second half, we return to the pre-war Francophone world, featuring a gem by Lili Boulanger and, finally, Franck’s celebrated, cyclical 1886 Sonata, a hearty, satisfying final course.
This event will last for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with an interval.
Concessions & 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
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
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 Catherina Lee & Miles Walter
Queensland-native violinist Catherina Lee and New England-born composer-pianist Miles Walter met in Cornwall in autumn 2025 en route to IMS Prussia Cove.
Catherina has received acclaim for her charm, poignancy and sensitivity, appearing as a concerto soloist across Europe and Australia with (among others) the Göttinger Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Vienna Ensemble, Wiener Akademische Philharmoniker, Junge Philharmonie Wien, and Queensland Symphony.
A devoted chamber musician, she has collaborated with Steven Isserlis, Kim Kashkashian, Shai Wosner, Colin Carr, Lars Anders Tomter, Philippe Graffin, Christoph Richter, Wilfried Strehle, David Waterman, Garfield Jackson, and Alasdair Beatson. Recent/upcoming chamber credits include performances in the Wiener Konzerthaus, Stockholm Konserthuset, Salzkammergut Festwochen Gmunden, Litchfield Chamber Music Festival, Australian Chamber Music Festival, Vigo Chamber Music Festival, and Miesbach Kammermusik Festival.
Quickly emerging as a leading young American composer, Miles’ music has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Rai Radio 3 and performed on four continents by major orchestras and soloists, including the LSO, members of the Hallé, and Bertrand Chamayou.
Equally capable as a performer, Miles appears regularly as a chamber musician in the US and Europe. Upcoming appearances include the Amsterdam Muziekgebouw, the Lewes Chamber Festival, Britten Pears, and the Lucerne and Tongyeong International Music Festivals. A dedicated new-musician, Miles has premiered over fifty works. He is a pupil of Sir George Benjamin.