Karelia Quartet
Kirckman at Kings Place
| Megan Yang | violin |
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| Bjorg Pas | violin |
| Felix Didier Pascoe | viola |
| Daniel Schultz | cello |
| Sculthorpe | String Quartet No. 8 |
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| Mozart | String Quartet No. 21 in D major, K. 575 “Prussian” |
| Wennäkoski | Culla d’Aria |
| Grieg | String Quartet No.1 in G minor Op. 27 |
The Karelia Quartet explores music shaped by place, identity and tradition. Works by Peter Sculthorpe and Lotta Wennäkoski sit alongside masterpieces by Mozart and Grieg, creating a programme rich in atmosphere, lyricism and discovery.
For this programme, the Karelia Quartet were drawn to the way each work creates its own distinctive sense of place and voice.
In their words: ‘Peter Sculthorpe’s String Quartet No. 8 holds a special resonance for us, with two Australian members in the ensemble and a composer whose music evokes a profound connection to landscape and atmosphere. Lotta Wennäkoski’s Culla d’aria reflects another strand of the quartet’s identity: with two Finnish members, we are delighted to share the work of one of Finland’s most distinctive contemporary voices, whose shimmering textures seem to breathe and evolve in the air. Framing these works are two masterpieces of the quartet repertoire: Mozart’s String Quartet in D Major K.575, with its elegance, warmth and subtle invention, and Grieg’s first String Quartet, a work of extraordinary passion, lyricism and dramatic sweep. The programme moves between familiar masterpieces and contemporary perspectives, with each work shedding new light on the others.’
This event will last for approximately 90 minutes with an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
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- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
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If £10 tickets are available, the ticket discount will apply automatically at checkout. If the discount does not apply, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out for the performance.
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
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 Karelia Quartet
Formed at the Royal Academy of Music in 2024, the Karelia Quartet has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting young chamber ensembles. Comprising violinists Emil Hartikainen and Megan Yang, violist Felix Pascoe and cellist Daniel Schultz, the quartet has earned major competition success, including First Prize at the Nina Drucker String Quartet Competition and the Historical Women’s Composer Competition in 2025. They were recently selected as Kirckman Concert Society Artists for the 2026–27 season and as participants in the international MERITAcubed programme.
The quartet has performed for His Majesty King Charles III at St James’s Palace and appeared at festivals and academies across Europe, including the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival and the Danish String Quartet Academy. Mentored by leading chamber musicians including Alex Redington, Robin Wilson and Sini Simonen, the ensemble continues to build an international reputation through performances, collaborations and residencies across the UK and Europe