Shostakovich & Rosenberg: Reflections on Contemporary Russia
Steve Rosenberg & Petroc Trelawny in conversation and performance
London Piano Festival
| Shostakovich | Selection from Preludes and Fugues |
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| Steve Rosenberg | |
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| Petroc Trelawny | |
| Berniya Hamie | piano |
| Jeremy Chan | piano |
A special opportunity to encounter the renowned BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg in conversation with author and BBC Radio 3 presenter, Petroc Trelawny.
Steve will share stories of his life in Russia, his experience of reporting over three decades of epoch-changing events and his abiding love of music. Playing the piano provides a much-needed anchor for a life spent in shifting political sands. Listeners will be able to enjoy Steve’s own piano improvisations during the talk.
Running in parallel with this conversation will be an additional focus on the profound historical and political significance of the music of Dmitri Shostakovich, reflecting on the composer’s life under Soviet rule and the enduring resonance of his work today. Including a selection from Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues—a towering work of 20th-century piano repertoire, this event offers a unique perspective on how music can become both a refuge and a mirror of its time. A must for lovers of classical music, history, and cultural discourse.
This event will last approximately 70 minutes, with no interval.
Concessions & 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.
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