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Lucy Parham’s Celebrity Christmas Gala

Sun 3 Dec 2023

Lucy Parham’s Celebrity Christmas Gala

Confirmed guests
Ed Balls	(Broadcast, economist and former Cabinet Minister)
Cally Beaton	(Comedian)
Ben Cooper	(BBC One’s Bargain Hunt)
Emilia Fox	(Actress)
Alistair McGowan	(Impressionist and actor)
Cathy Newman	(Channel 4 News)
Jay Rayner	(Journalist and broadcaster)
Garry Richardson	(BBC Radio 4’s Today programme)
Rachel Parris	(Comedian)
Alan Rusbridger	(Former Editor, The Guardian)
Jonathan Stadlen	(Producer)
Conrad Williams	(Author)

The return of Lucy Parham’s acclaimed Christmas Gala at Kings Place, with celebrities from beyond the musical world joining her on stage to play music that has inspired them to play the piano, with special guests The Parliamentary String Quartet.

Lucy will also be joined at the piano by Richard Sisson (formerly Kit and the widow) for some festive duets.

This Christmas Gala will once again be presented by BBC Radio 3’s Sean Rafferty, with narration and festive surprises.

This event will last approximately 70 minutes, without an interval.

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Date:	Sun 3 Dec 2023
Start time:	11.30am (Doors: 11am)
Venue:	Hall One

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Classical

Ethan Loch: Piano

Thu 24 Apr8pm

Winner of the Piano Category Final at BBC Young Musician 2022, and blind since birth, Scottish pianist and composer, Ethan Loch, takes us on a colourful and virtuosic journey.

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Clare O’Connell

Thu 1 May8pm

In an intimate in the round setting cellist Clare O’Connell presents music from her new album on NMC Recordings, 'Light Flowing': a radiant body of newly commissioned work for solo and layered cello inspired by concepts of light, depth, simplicity and the search for a perfect line.

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Duo Atlantis

Thu 1 May8pm

Duo Atlantis explore British, American and European art songs, a variety of works that capture the essence of the human experience and resonate deeply in our collective consciousness. Themes of love, beauty and nature are explored in this evocative musical journey across continents, showing how we unite through shared experiences and vulnerability.

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Screening of the silent masterpiece Grass (1925) with live music by Peyman Yazdanian

Sun 11 May7pm

Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the centenary of the silent cinema classic Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life (1925), to be screened in a brand-new restoration courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and accompanied by a mesmerizing live performance by acclaimed Iranian composer Peyman Yazdanian.

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Kirckman Concerts Present: Lumas Winds

Mon 12 May8pm

Described as ‘one to watch’ (BBC Radio 3, Record Review), Lumas Winds is an ensemble based in London committed to promoting the rich variety of wind chamber music repertoire.

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Sean Shibe: A Scottish Bond

Wed 14 May7.30pm

Renowned for being a truly original mind at the frontier of contemporary classical music, Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe, presents a concert showcasing his ever collaborative spirit.

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Piatti Quartet with Jack Farthing

Thu 22 May8pm

The Piatti Quartet will present a music and words programme taking a contemporary look at our relationship with nature and the English landscape, narrated by actor Jack Farthing.

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Max Richter’s Four Seasons with Elena Urioste & Odyssey Ensemble

Sat 24 May7.30pm

Odyssey Ensemble makes its London debut at Kings Place with a programme featuring Max Richter’s 'The Four Seasons Recomposed' with Elena Urioste as soloist and the world premiere of a brand new work combining orchestral music with poetry and electronic sound art. This performance themed around refugee journeys explores themes including memories, loss, new life, and hope.

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Alejandro Hurtado & Inmaculada Salomón: Miradas

Thu 29 May7.30pm

In the first concert of La Guitarra Flamenca: the Next Gen, from Flamenco Festival in partnership with International Guitar Foundation, outstanding guitarist Alejandro Hurtado performs with Inmaculada Salomón, first dancer of Ballet Nacional de España.

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Manuel Valencia Trio: Las Tres Orillas

Fri 30 May7.30pm

For La Guitarra Flamenca: the Next Gen from IGF and Flamenco Festival at Kings Place, master of flamenco guitar, Manuel Valencia, will be joined by soulful singer David Carpio, and the electrifying dancer, El Choro.

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Classical

Ethan Loch: Piano

Thu 24 Apr8pm

Winner of the Piano Category Final at BBC Young Musician 2022, and blind since birth, Scottish pianist and composer, Ethan Loch, takes us on a colourful and virtuosic journey.

Book tickets Find out more

Clare O’Connell

Thu 1 May8pm

In an intimate in the round setting cellist Clare O’Connell presents music from her new album on NMC Recordings, 'Light Flowing': a radiant body of newly commissioned work for solo and layered cello inspired by concepts of light, depth, simplicity and the search for a perfect line.

Book tickets Find out more

Duo Atlantis

Thu 1 May8pm

Duo Atlantis explore British, American and European art songs, a variety of works that capture the essence of the human experience and resonate deeply in our collective consciousness. Themes of love, beauty and nature are explored in this evocative musical journey across continents, showing how we unite through shared experiences and vulnerability.

Book tickets Find out more

Screening of the silent masterpiece Grass (1925) with live music by Peyman Yazdanian

Sun 11 May7pm

Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating the centenary of the silent cinema classic Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life (1925), to be screened in a brand-new restoration courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and accompanied by a mesmerizing live performance by acclaimed Iranian composer Peyman Yazdanian.

Book tickets Find out more

Kirckman Concerts Present: Lumas Winds

Mon 12 May8pm

Described as ‘one to watch’ (BBC Radio 3, Record Review), Lumas Winds is an ensemble based in London committed to promoting the rich variety of wind chamber music repertoire.

Book tickets Find out more

Sean Shibe: A Scottish Bond

Wed 14 May7.30pm

Renowned for being a truly original mind at the frontier of contemporary classical music, Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe, presents a concert showcasing his ever collaborative spirit.

Book tickets Find out more

Piatti Quartet with Jack Farthing

Thu 22 May8pm

The Piatti Quartet will present a music and words programme taking a contemporary look at our relationship with nature and the English landscape, narrated by actor Jack Farthing.

Book tickets Find out more

Max Richter’s Four Seasons with Elena Urioste & Odyssey Ensemble

Sat 24 May7.30pm

Odyssey Ensemble makes its London debut at Kings Place with a programme featuring Max Richter’s 'The Four Seasons Recomposed' with Elena Urioste as soloist and the world premiere of a brand new work combining orchestral music with poetry and electronic sound art. This performance themed around refugee journeys explores themes including memories, loss, new life, and hope.

Book tickets Find out more

Alejandro Hurtado & Inmaculada Salomón: Miradas

Thu 29 May7.30pm

In the first concert of La Guitarra Flamenca: the Next Gen, from Flamenco Festival in partnership with International Guitar Foundation, outstanding guitarist Alejandro Hurtado performs with Inmaculada Salomón, first dancer of Ballet Nacional de España.

Book tickets Find out more

Manuel Valencia Trio: Las Tres Orillas

Fri 30 May7.30pm

For La Guitarra Flamenca: the Next Gen from IGF and Flamenco Festival at Kings Place, master of flamenco guitar, Manuel Valencia, will be joined by soulful singer David Carpio, and the electrifying dancer, El Choro.

Book tickets Find out more