The Octet - Chamber Studio at Kings place
The Elias, Elmore & Isla Quartets join forces for Mendelssohn and Shostakovich
Presented by Chamber Studio
| Webern | Fünf Sätze für Streichquartett, Op.5 |
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| Shostakovich | Two Pieces for String Octet, Op.11 |
| Mendelssohn | String Octet in E flat, Op.20 |
For this special Hall One concert, the internationally acclaimed Elias Quartet is joined by new Chamber Studio Fellows the Talland Quartet and rising ensemble the Isla Quartet.
The programme explores the string octet in two strikingly different works. Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for String Octet brings the Talland and Isla Quartets together in music of raw energy, before the Elias Quartet and Talland Quartets join forces for Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E flat, Op. 20, an astonishingly assured work written when the composer was just 16 and one of the great celebrations of the octet format. Also in the programme, Webern’s Fünf Sätze für Streichquartett, Op. 5, performed by the Isla Quartet, offers a concentrated and expressive counterpoint.
Chamber Studio are there for world-class ensembles at the start of their journey, giving them the coaching, mentoring and support they need to thrive. Our year-round programmes offer continuous training as they establish themselves professionally, helping to sustain and nourish the future of chamber music.
This event will last approximately 60 minutes, with no interval.
Open Studio
Chamber Studio takes over Kings Place for an afternoon of free, open chamber music masterclasses, bringing exceptional mentors together with some of the UK’s most promising young ensembles. Move between sessions and experience chamber music up close, as ideas develop, interpretations evolve, and musicians shape their performances in real time. Tickets for this can be found here.
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.
