Kings Place
It is not everyday of the week that a completely new music venue opens in London. Kings Place is the new home to the LSO and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. This venue is designed to run with no public money involved... a bold step especially in these times of a credit crises. It will be great if this new venue does find commercial success. Certainly on the Saturday night
(4th October 2008) that I ventured up York Way, north east of Kings Cross the place appeared to be brimming with expectant customers; no doubt there to hear the eclectic night of concerts.
(4th October 2008) that I ventured up York Way, north east of Kings Cross the place appeared to be brimming with expectant customers; no doubt there to hear the eclectic night of concerts.
Kings Place Entrance/Meeting Area
The auditorium of Kings Place is certainly impressive; the veneer for the wood panelling inside the hall is made from just one tree, La Contessa, an oak tree from a German woodland and put to good use. And it sounds good as well - I happened to hear some musicians from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment playing a mixed baroque set; some Bach, Handel and Rameau including an arrangement from 'Les Indes Galante'.
Kings Place Auditorium
It's position up York Way might put some people off... it is a bit of a hike up from Kings Cross especially on a wet night. The actual auditorium and venue is buried amongst the office complex which in itself is not inspiring but a real effort has been made with the performance halls; a joyful sound. I look forward to catching some of the more contemporary works there in the future....
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