Come and hear the touching story of love between musical siblings, Fanny Hensel and Felix Mendelssohn, told in music and words by Piatti Quartet, Resident at Kings Place. Two child prodigies joined not only by blood but by their unwavering companionship and musical synergy.

This intimate narrated programme uses letters, history and music to explore the influences and ultimate story of two musical siblings that changed the face of classical music.

The musical storytelling begins with Fanny’s only known attempt for string quartet, her E-flat major Quartet from 1834 which repurposed ideas from an unfinished piano sonata. Then, from experimentation to lamentation, Piatti perform Felix’s final Quartet in A minor from 1847, an elegy to his beloved sister following her early death earlier that same year, and written only two months before his own.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This email will contain a booking confirmation PDF, this is NOT a ticket.

2. Collect your ticket(s) from the venue’s box office on the performance date, allowing plenty of time to do so. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Additional Information

• The performance will last approximately 1 hour, without an interval.

• For further event information please visit https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/classical/piatti-quartet-love-and-loss/

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/your-visit/access-information/