Manchester Camerata & Timothy Ridout
| Mozart | Marriage of Figaro Overture |
|---|---|
| Vasks | Viola Concerto |
| Brahms | Serenade No.2 |
| Timothy Ridout | director/viola |
|---|---|
| Manchester Camerata | orchestra |
Timothy Ridout joins Manchester Camerata for an evening of sublime orchestral works featuring Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro Overture, a burst of charm and energy. The programme includes Pēteris Vasks’ Viola Concerto, a searching, emotional work, closing with Brahms’ Serenade No.2, a warm, violin-less piece about hope and renewal that explores diverse musical worlds.
Experience a programme of orchestral works with Manchester Camerata and internationally acclaimed violist Timothy Ridout, a former BBC New Generation Artist. This concert explores different musical worlds, driven by invention, colour, and emotional depth.
We open with Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro. It’s a sparkling, recognisable start, full of wit, energy, and momentum. Its rapid string writing and orchestral playfulness capture Mozart’s genius for drama and theatrical flair! The journey continues with Pēteris Vasks’ expressive Viola Concerto. This work has emotional contrast and spiritual depth. Written for Maxim Rysanov, it places the viola at its centre as a searching, solitary voice.
We close with Brahms’ Serenade No.2 in A major. This early work shows a composer shaping his orchestral voice. Written without violins, it has a warm, mellow sound, with violas, cellos, and woodwind taking the lead. It moves between still moments, folk rhythms, and bright passages. This piece is about hope and renewal, holding darkness and light side by side. This is a rare chance to hear these works together.
This event will last approximately 90 minutes, with 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
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 Manchester Camerata
Manchester Camerata is the UK’s most relentlessly pioneering orchestra, known for constantly innovating – redefining what an orchestra can be.
Whether performing with the Pet Shop Boys live on MTV to over 300 million people worldwide, or touring international concert halls with the greats of classical music, Manchester Camerata exists to transform lives through exceptional music.
Led by their Music Director, Gábor Takács-Nagy, and their artistic partners, they have hosted orchestral raves, brewed beers, released award-winning short films, made sportswear, and have attracted millions of streams worldwide. They are also proud to be Classic FM’s only partner in Greater Manchester.
Reviews
Manchester Camerata
‘They are simply really good, in a way that’s easy to thrill to but hard to describe.’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
‘The highlight of the Buxton International Festival’ ★★★★★ Bachtrack
‘It doesn’t get much better than this’ ★★★★★ The Independent