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90 CONCERTS
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JOURNALISM POETRY MUSIC & ART
2 FREE EXHIBITIONS SCULPTURE PAINTINGS CHORAL JAZZ
FESTIVAL FOOD HOG ROAST ON THE TERRACE FESTIVAL CAFÉ AND BAR ALFRESCO DINING
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Kings Place Festival – an exciting and innovative new annual celebration of music, art, poetry, film, food and drink – returns with another thrillingly eclectic programme this September.
Taking part are some of the finest musicians, composers and performers from the UK and beyond – including the legendary Chilingirian Quartet, the London Sinfonietta, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner Chris Wood, Endymion (celebrating its 30th anniversary), Peter Wiegold’s notes inégales ensemble, sound artist Max Eastley, young Cuban guitarist Ahmed Cardenas, and leading avant-garde writer/composer David Toop.
Each 45-minute concert costs just £4.50 online and performances run from breakfast to midnight across the three Kings Place auditoria. It’s a perfect opportunity to sample the unfamiliar, discover the unexpected, and explore a musical spectrum that goes from Debussy to Django Reinhardt, from sound sculptures to Schubert sonatinas. You can also enjoy talks, films and Q&As in the St Pancras Room, and family activities such as kids’ workshops with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and boat trips on the Regent’s Canal. There are a host of free events too – including jazz and choral concerts, an exhibition of paintings by Ian McKeever RA at Kings Place Gallery, and In the Mix II, a selection of sculptures, prints and drawings at Pangolin London.
6 Classical Opera Company photo: Keith Paisley, Kings Place 2008
And to complement the cultural feast, we’re serving a delicious selection of festival food and drink at the Green and Fortune Café, the Festival Café and the Rotunda Bar/ Restaurant, which offers alfresco dining, great cocktails and stunning waterfront views. The final star is Kings Place itself – London’s newest iconic building and the city’s first purpose-built concert complex since the opening of the Barbican 25 years ago. There really is something for everyone, which is why this September there’s only one place to be – Kings Place.
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Building on the huge success of last autumn’s opening festival, this unique event features a staggering 100 concerts in three days – with a genre-defying selection that brings together classical, contemporary, blues, avant-garde, world, folk, jazz and spoken word.
5 Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment photo: Eric Richmond 6 John Metcalfe photo: Keith Paisley
Music for Amplified Toy Pianos – Free Curated by Philip Venables Each morning of the Festival begins in style with a free performance on the Gallery Level of John Cage’s extraordinary Music for Amplified Toy Pianos. Featuring grown-up musicians playing children’s instruments, this performance explores the weird and wonderful sound world of the playful avant-garde.
Music for the Afterlight – John Metcalfe From early success with post-punk pioneers The Durutti Column to collaborations with Morrissey and Blur to his acclaimed new solo project, John Metcalfe has blazed a singular musical path that respects no boundaries. Here he curates a programme of concerts showcasing some of the finest makers of experimental, folk-tinged pop: Ted Barnes, The Leisure Society and Clayhill. (46-48)
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment – which combines a passionate commitment to period instruments with a thoroughly modern dynamism – presents a series of concerts of music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, including works by Mozart, Rossini, Purcell and Diabelli. (19-22)
The Chilingirian Quartet One of the world’s most celebrated and widelytravelled ensembles, The Chilingirian Quartet is renowned for its vibrant interpretations of classical and contemporary chamber music. Making a welcome return to Kings Place, they perform two concerts of works by Britten, Mozart, Bartók and Haydn. (events 89, 90)
Meet the Journalist – Behind the Scenes at The Guardian Continuing our fruitful relationship with The Guardian – whose new headquarters are at Kings Place – we present three events that offer a glimpse behind the headlines, and reveal some of the secrets of how a story makes its journey to the page. With deputy editor Paul Johnson and writers Patrick Barkham and Melissa Denes. (7-9) The London Sinfonietta The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading exponents of contemporary music – with a reputation based on 40 years of virtuoso performances and ambitious programming. These four concerts explore the dazzling breadth of the ensemble’s repertoire – from new and experimental composers to 20th-century giants such as Debussy and Berio. (58-61) 5 (clockwise, from top left) Dai Fujikura, Toru Takemitsu, Richard Barrett, Colin Matthews 3 Chilingirian Quartet photo: Eamonn McCabe
5 Clayhill photo: Retts Wood
5 The Leisure Society photo: Darren Cavenagh
3 Paul Johnson, Deputy Editor, Guardian News & Media
OAE kids – Shake, Rattle and Roll Do your kids love music? Then these fun family events will be music to their ears! Join players from the wonderful Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for three exciting, involving and creative workshops for young children (five years and under) and their parents. (37-39)
OAE & local schools, 2008 photo: Keith Paisley 5
KINGS PLACE FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE...
5 John Buck High Flyer Bronze photo: Steve Russell
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Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan / Alistair Anderson, Chris Wood and Kathryn Tickell Explore a world of traditional music, from Indian classical to English folk. Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan have enthralled audiences worldwide for their bold interpretations of Indian classical music. Chris Wood won Best Singer and Best Album at this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Alistair Anderson is a world-renowned master of the English concertina. And Kathryn Tickell, recently awarded the Queen’s Medal for Music, is quite simply the world’s finest player of the Northumbrian pipes. (54-57 & 23-26)
6 Alistair Anderson photo: Eamonn McCabe
right, from top 4 Chris Wood Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan Max de Wardener photo: Suki Dhanda
Meet the Artist & In the Mix II Exhibition Pangolin London – one of only a handful of London galleries devoted to sculpture – presents In the Mix II, an exhibition of sculptures, prints and drawings. Works on display encompass a wide range of British artists – from established figures such as Lynn Chadwick, Ralph Brown and Ann Christopher to newer, emerging talents. These include Kings Place sculptor-in-residence Abigail Fallis who will be talking about the issues and ideas that influence her work. (72-74)
6 Ian McKeever Temple Painting III (2005–06)
Kathryn Tickell photo: Derek Maxwell 4
Alamire Marking the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s coronation, leading vocal ensemble Alamire – who can be heard on the soundtrack to David Starkey’s new Channel 4 series on the monarch – presents a series of free atrium concerts that examine Henry’s musical legacy, focusing on works by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd. (40-42)
Meet the Artist & Ian McKeever Exhibition To coincide with his major exhibition at Kings Place Gallery, Ian McKeever discusses his work with Marjorie Allthorpe-Guyton. Exhibited for the first time in the UK, The Temple Paintings (2004–06) are a group of ambitious, monumental paintings which reveal the artist’s continuing interest in exploring a visual language that subtly moves between figuration and abstraction. (72-74)
In All Seriousness... Publishing group In All Seriousness has led the way in supporting innovative composers in the worlds of jazz, world, electronica and beyond. Here it presents a series of concerts with four of the UK’s most distinctive musical voices – Jason Yarde, Max de Wardener, Sebastian Rochford and Andy Sheppard. (93-96) 6below, from left: Jason Yarde, Andy Sheppard photo: Bill Butt, Sebastian Rochford photo: Suki Dhanda
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Friday 4 September TIME SPACE
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09.30 Hall One 10.45 Hall One
Christoph Richter – Mendelssohn Plus ... Mendelssohn plus Bach – St Matthew Passion Mendelssohn plus Schumann – Fantasiestücke/Liederkreis
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09.45 Hall Two 11.00 Hall Two 12.15 Hall Two
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Mendelssohn plus Brahms – Sonatas and Songs Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Education Sing out loud – Start the new term with a vocal workshop Fa Musicians on call – Enjoy music in a relaxed setting Fa Music with the OAE – Sing, Listen and Explore Fa Behind the Scenes at The Guardian – Meet the Journalist Paul Johnson, Deputy Editor, Guardian News and Media – Secrets of the story T Melissa Denes, Arts Editor, Guardian – Secrets of the story T Patrick Barkham, Feature Writer, Guardian – Secrets of the story T
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Dvorˇák – Piano
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10.45 Hall One 12.00 Hall One
Dorati and R. Strauss – Piano, Oboe and Strings Elgar – Piano
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Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas – Cuban Music by Nico Rojas
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12.15 Hall Two
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10.00 St Pancras 11.15 St Pancras
Ensemble Futur’ – Django modern gypsy jazz project OAE Kids – Shake, Rattle and Roll Roll – Creative music workshop for under twos Shake – Creative music workshop for two and three year olds
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Rattle – Creative music workshop for four and five year olds
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Alamire – Henry’s Legacy: Thomas Tallis and William Byrd 12.30 Atrium Free Tallis under Edward VI and Mary I
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13.30 Atrium Free Early Byrd 14.30 Atrium Free Tallis & Byrd, Cantiones Sacrae 1575 Classical Opera Company – Classical Love Songs
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Mozart’s Burnt Love Letters Haydn’s Piercing Eyes Beethoven’s Kiss John Metcalfe presents... Music for the Afterlight
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14.30 Hall Two 15.45 Hall Two 17.00 Hall Two
Ted Barnes – Classical/Folk/Americana The Leisure Society – Acoustic/Folk Rock Clayhill – Acoustic/Electronica
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14.45 St Pancras 16.00 St Pancras 17.15 St Pancras
Voice Recognition from Poet in the City Myth and Family Tales of the City Modern Love
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Spitz presents... 17.15 Atrium Free Maya Jobarteh Trio: African Classical Music
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18.45 Atrium Free Spitz Jazz Collective
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Borodin and Mozart – Piano and Strings Poulenc, Bruch, Britten – Piano, Oboe and Strings Schubert and Fauré – Piano and Strings Meet the Composer – David Skinner interviews... Robert Saxton, Oxford University
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16.00 St Pancras 17.15 St Pancras
Christopher Fox, Brunel University Simon Bainbridge, Royal Academy of Music
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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment – Essence of Enlightenment
19.15 Hall Two 20.30 Hall Two 21.45 Hall Two
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Brian Finnegan – dynamic Irish flute player Spitz Blues
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19.30 20.45 22.00 23.15
John Crampton – A one-man blues explosion Tom Rodwell – House wrecking blues and spirituals Sister Mary and the Choir Boys – Unapologetic blues Parbench plays the Blues – Timelessly stylish blues
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Each day of the Festival will open at 9am with musicians performing John Cage’s extraordinary Music for Amplified Toy Pianos at Gallery Level. Free jazz and choral concerts will be taking place throughout the weekend in the Atrium and at Gallery Level. Simply turn up and enjoy! C CC Co
Classical Contemporary Classical Contemporary
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Folk Jazz Voice
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Family Talk World
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Stravinsky, Khachaturian & Venables – Including The Soldier’s Tale Dark Reflections: Brahms, Debussy and Woolrich Central Europe: Dohnányi and Martinu° Musiké and Merchant Quartet
Classical Wind – Mozart, Rossini and More The Band of Oboes – Music from 17th/18th-century oboe bands Baroque Strings – Correlli, Purcell and More Romantic Brass – Late Romantic brass quintets Alistair Anderson – Traditional Folk Innovators Chris Wood – Songs from Southern England Alistair Anderson with Kathryn Tickell and Peter Cropper Kathryn Tickell and Peter Tickell – Pipes and Fiddle
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Endymion Ensemble – Moscow to London
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International Guitar Festival Soufian Saihi – Moroccan oud player
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Musiké and Merchant Quartet
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David Murphy – Indian Legends: An Evening with Amaan and Ayaan Ali Khan Ayaan Ali Khan performs Raga Lalita Gauri Amaan Ali Khan performs Raga Desh Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan perform Raga Bageshwari Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan perform Raga Kirwani with Raga Mala London Sinfonietta – Classical and Experimental Claude Debussy and Toru Takemitsu Luciano Berio – Sequenzas and Duets Colin Matthews and Dai Fujikura Richard Barrett and Larry Goves Red Orange – New and Rediscovered Musical Instruments Max Eastley – Sound sculptor and painter Victor Gama – Designer of innovative musical instruments Rafael Toral – Post-Free Jazz Electronic Music Z’EV – American Text Sound Artist
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Sunday 6 September
Morning
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66 67 68
09.30 Hall One 10.45 Hall One 12.00 Hall One
69 70 71
09.45 Hall Two 11.00 Hall Two 12.15 Hall Two
72 73 74
10.00 St Pancras 11.15 St Pancras 12.30 St Pancras
75 76 77
Afternoon
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Peter Cropper and Martin Roscoe – Major and Minor Schubert and Brahms – Sonatina/Sonata in G Schubert and Brahms – Sonatina/Sonata in A Schubert and Brahms – Sonatina/Sonata in D Xenia Jancovic – Music-image-imagination Clara Schumann and... Smyth, Stefanovic Debussy and Shostakovich Comedia del Arte and Stravinsky Meet the Artist Sculptor Jon Buck in conversation with Rungwe Kingdon Art, Junk & The Environment – Exploring the sculpture of Abigail Fallis Ian McKeever in conversation with Marjorie Allthorpe-Guyton
The Clerks Songbook 12.30 Atrium Free Five Steps to Heaven 13.30 Atrium Free Ten Songs to Hear Before You Die 14.30 Atrium Free Twenty Ways to Improve Your Life Colin Matthews – Works for Wind 14.15 Hall One Schumann/Britten/Matthews – Clarinet, Oboe and Horn 15.30 Hall One Schumann/Britten/Matthews – Clarinet, Oboe and Horn 16.45 Hall One Schumann/Britten/Matthews – Clarinet, Oboe and Horn Sound and Music presents notes inégales
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14.30 Hall Two 15.45 Hall Two 17.00 Hall Two
Shuffle I: Postcards Shuffle II: Christian Marclay’s Shuffle Earth and Stars Twisted Lounge presents... The Paine of Pleasure: A musical schizoid fantasy. Curated by Leon Michener Sinister Resonance: An uncanny encounter with sound. Curated by David Toop TILT’s ‘London Liming’: Carnival meets spoken word. Curated by Melanie Abrahams
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14.45 St Pancras 16.00 St Pancras 17.15 St Pancras
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17.15 Atrium Free Tea Hodzic Trio – Balkan Vocals and Instrumental 18.45 Atrium Free Spitz Jazz Collective Chilingirian Quartet 19.00 Hall One La Serenissima – Britten and Mozart 20.15 Hall One Sad Premonitions and Happy Endings – Bartók and Haydn Iain Burnside & Friends 21.30 Hall One Ivor Gurney – Poet and Composer 22.45 Hall One Late Night Lovesongs – Finzi, Grainger, Geoffrey Poole and Tariq O’Regan In All Seriousness... 19.15 Hall Two Max de Wardener – Experimental/Contemporary 20.30 Hall Two Jason Yarde – Jazz/Experimental 21.45 Hall Two Andy Sheppard – Jazz/Experimental 23.00 Hall Two Sebastian Rochford – Experimental/Contemporary Royal Academy of Music at Kings Place 19.30 St Pancras Benjamin Grosvenor – Piano
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Spitz presents... 88
Evening
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20.45 St Pancras 22.00 St Pancras 23.15 St Pancras
The French Violin Ravel Piano Trio Late Night Jazz: Gerard Presencer & Sam Leak Trio
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... an array of food and drink to suit all tastes FESTIVAL BAR AND CAFÉ During our three-day festival a special Festival Bar and Café will be open for visitors in the Battlebridge Room, next to the waterfront. The bar will sell soft drinks, bottled beers and wines, snacks and coffee. In the café, a hot and cold buffet will be served during lunch and early evening, as well as cakes and pastries throughout the day. Children’s lunch boxes will be available. Open from noon to 9pm throughout the Festival
Situated in the Atrium, the Café serves an all day menu of cakes, pastries, deli-style sandwiches, fresh soups, salads and snacks. With great coffee and a vast range of teas, the Café is the ideal place to meet friends during your visit to the Festival. Open from 8am to 10pm throughout the Festival
Serving a great selection of wines, cocktails, British and international beers – bottled and draught – meet friends and relax before or after a concert in this stylish waterside setting. A menu of sharing platters, salads and light main courses will be available in the bar throughout the day. Rotunda Restaurant will continue to serve the best of British dishes and seasonal produce with a special Festival Menu, combining beef and lamb dishes, with the meat sourced from our own farm in Northumberland. Open from 9am to midnight throughout the Festival www.rotundabarandrestaurant.co.uk
CONCERT BAR In the foyer between Hall One and Hall Two, the Concert Bar serves wines, beers, soft drinks and coffee as well as snacks. Open from noon to midnight throughout the Festival
HOG ROAST ON THE TERRACE At lunchtime and early evening, we will be hog roasting on the Terrace. With an alfresco bar, there’s no better place to relax while enjoying all the activities at Kings Place. Alfresco bar open from noon to 9pm throughout the festival* Hog Roast served from noon to 2pm and from 6pm to 8pm throughout the festival* *Opening subject to weather conditions.
Kings Place is located 300 metres from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations. The main entrance is visible from the York Way exit at King’s Cross station.
Classical Opera Company photo: Keith Paisley, Kings Place 2008 5
Boasting an undulating glass façade, a towering atrium filled with light and space, and a quayside terrace looking out on picturesque canal barges, Kings Place opened in 2008 to widespread acclaim. Its jewel in the crown is the glorious main auditorium, Hall One, whose intimate, oak-lined interior and world-class acoustics have wowed performers and audiences alike.
Public Transport www.tfl.gov.uk provides up-to-theminute travel options on how to reach Kings Place. Alternatively, call London Travel Information on 020 7222 1234. The nearest underground is King’s Cross/St Pancras on the Circle, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Victoria, Hammersmith & City and Northern lines. The bus route to York Way is 390. Other services running to nearby King’s Cross/St Pancras are 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 476.
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