Royal Northern Sinfonia
The Four Seasons
| Biber | Sonata Representativa |
|---|---|
| Muffat | Concerto Grosso No. 4 |
| Telemann | Overture-Suite, Burlesque de Don Quichotte |
| Vivaldi | The Four Seasons |
| Maria Włoszczowska | director/violin |
|---|---|
| Royal Northern Sinfonia |
Royal Northern Sinfonia and violinist Maria Włoszczowska bring a riot of baroque colour, character and storytelling down the East Coast Mainline from Gateshead for their Kings Place debut.
They begin with two early masters of the violin as we know it: Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber and Georg Muffat, twining their music together in dynamic conversation.
Biber’s Sonata Representativa is playful, curious and full of surprises. Birds sing, frogs croak and the music constantly shape-shifts, reminding us just how imaginative composers were in the 17th century. Muffat’s Concerto Grosso No. 4 opens things up. It is bold and brilliant, mixing French elegance with Italian fire and giving the whole orchestra a chance to shine as individuals and as a group.
From there, they move on to the best-known baroque voices: Georg Philipp Telemann and Antonio Vivaldi. Telemann’s Overture-Suite, Burlesque de Don Quichotte, is pure character writing, blending traditional classical forms with fiery folk dances to capture the joy and drama of Cervantes’ hapless hero. Witty, warm and wonderfully vivid, it never takes itself too seriously.
And then there is Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Instantly recognisable but never worn out. With Maria Włoszczowska directing from the violin, you will hear every storm, birdsong and icy shiver afresh, crackling with energy, detail and drive.
This event will last approximately 80 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
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets for attendees aged under 30 are available for certain shows. To purchase an ‘Under 30s’ ticket, please choose the ‘Under 30s’ price type when selecting your ticket(s). If the option does not appear, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out or are not available for this performance. Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue. The £10 offer does not apply to premium price categories.
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 Royal Northern Sinfonia
Internationally renowned and calling Gateshead home. Thirty-seven musicians at the top of their game. Electrifying music, old and new. All the talent, determination and creativity of the North East on a worldwide stage. From their home at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Royal Northern Sinfonia share the joy and wonder of orchestral music with thousands of people across the North of England and beyond every year.
About Maria Włoszczowska
Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is recognised for her versatile musicianship, performing as a soloist, director and chamber musician, in addition to her roles as Artistic Partner of Royal Northern Sinfonia and Director and Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe.
Recent career highlights include Maria’s solo debut at the BBC Proms with Royal Northern Sinfonia and conductor Dinis Sousa; directing the Chamber Orchestra of Europe at Mozartwoche Salzburg and in Kronberg; directing the Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife; performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 with Orquestra XXI; and performing concertos by Vivaldi, Bach and Telemann with Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum under the baton of Reinhard Goebel at Leipzig’s Gewandhaus.
Reviews
‘Wherever the orchestra play and whoever they share a stage with, every performance is a feast for the heart and mind.’ The Telegraph
‘The performance by both singer and musicians (especially the radiant violin of Włoszczowska) had lustre and beauty.’ ★★★★★ Bachtrack
‘One of those concerts which made familiar favourites shine as if new-minted – and one which fully engaged the eyes as well as the ears.’ ★★★★★ Reviewsgate