Tag Archives: King’s Place

Listen with Aurora: an exploration of childhood at Kings Place

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

L’Enfance: Aurora Orchestra/Collon **** Kings Place, 16th December 2016 “Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin.” For all but the youngest sprogs in the audience, Fauré’s Berceuse instantly brings to mind Listen with Mother, the BBC radio programme that ran … Continue reading →

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Geneva Camerata: Balkan fire, tepid Baroque

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Geneva Camerata/Greilsammer *** Kings Place, 19th May 2016 When classically-trained musicians break the shackles of the printed score and enter the realms of world music and improvisation, the results don’t always convince. Blinded by freedom, they can freeze. The good … Continue reading →

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Cockroaches and kaleidoscopes: Mikhail Rudy’s animated piano recital at King’s Place

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Mark Pullinger

Janáček, Mussorgsky: Mikhail Rudy *** King’s Place, 27th March 2015 In a piano recital, your eyes are usually fixed on the keyboard. Last night, all eyes were glued to the silver screen. The Institut Français’ three day festival “It’s all … Continue reading →

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