Zoë Martlew
Celebrating the launch of Album Z
| Zoë Martlew | G-lude |
|---|---|
| Zoë Martlew | In the Park |
| Zoë Martlew | Nibiru |
| Zoë Martlew | Musae |
| Zoë Martlew | Atma |
| Zoë Martlew | Nick My Pearls You Cry |
| Zoë Martlew | cello |
|---|---|
| Alessandro Fisher | tenor |
| Ben Goldscheider | horn |
| Huw Watkins | piano |
| Lana Bode | piano |
| Lucy Schaufer | mezzo-soprano |
| Nicholas Daniel | oboe |
| Philip Dawson | live electronics |
Explosive, tender and wildly theatrical, this one-night celebration of ‘Album Z’ – the NMC Records debut from composer-performer Zoë Martlew – brings together an all-star line-up of internationally acclaimed solo artists. Expect a kaleidoscopic feast of blazing virtuosity, cosmic soundscapes and heart-stopping intimacy – a journey from earth to stars…
Blurring the lines between concert, theatre and ritual, Album Z marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for Zoë Martlew – composer, performer and creative catalyst whose music spans wild electronica, biting comedy, luminous stillness and profound emotional truth.
For this one-night-only event, Martlew is joined by an extraordinary line-up of internationally renowned soloists – close friends and long-time collaborators – in a joyous, unrepeatable meeting of artistry, humour and heart. Together they journey through vast worlds of sound and story: from ecstatic, interstellar realms to aching tenderness; from irreverent cabaret and blazing virtuosity to radiant quietude.
Harnessing the spectacular surround-sound system of Hall 2, the evening becomes a fully immersive experience — visceral, cinematic and deeply moving. Beneath its shimmer lies the deep humanity, wit and quiet transcendence that infuse all of Martlew’s work – the fruit of a rich creative life shared across concerts, collaborations and conversations around the world.
Album Z Live heralds a compelling new voice in British music – distinctive, daring and impossible to forget.
This event will last approximately 90 minutes, with no interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
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£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
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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.
Zoë Martlew
Zoë Martlew composes music that moves between worlds — crystalline and raw, comic and sacred, intimate and vast. Her works weave ancient echoes with futuristic soundscapes, drawing on myth, language and archetype to create music that feels both timeless and vividly alive. Album Z (NMC Records) is her debut release as composer, gathering pieces that chart a lifelong journey through performance, ritual and fearless experiment.
Celebrated in the press as ‘dazzling, nuanced, beautifully constructed, deeply funny and electrifying,’ Martlew’s works have been performed at major festivals and venues worldwide including Aldeburgh, Huddersfield and Tanglewood Contemporary Music Festivals, Wigmore Hall and ISCM World Music Days, where she represented Britain. Her music has been championed by ensembles including London Sinfonietta, Riot Ensemble, Grossman Ensemble (Chicago), Marian Consort, Onyx Brass along with leading solo artists such as Claire Booth, Anna Dennis, James Gilchrist, Mark Padmore and the stellar performers in this concert.
Her path to composition has been many-layered. She has travelled the world as a cellist, cabaret artist, educator and presenter, immersed in contemporary music, improvisation, film, electronica, pop, rock, dance and theatre alongside regular appearances on BBC TV and radio.
Reviews
‘Martlew’s works have been drip-fed into the light of day; this reveals a voice that needs to be heard. We need fun, and we need depth. Rarely do these come at once these days; the piece is beautifully constructed and deeply funny’ Colin Clarke, Seen & Heard International
‘Music that rises to a plangent emotional peak’ Wall St. Journal
‘…laugh-out-loud funny piece of musical theatre. Here the vocal, breath and body sounds provide proper silliness’ Anne Templar, BBC Music Magazine
‘Not since Thomas Adès’ Powder Her Face have I heard anything so gleefully tawdry. Fabulous.’ Simon Cummings, 5against4