Kettner Concerts

Promoting classical music in the very heart of the capital

  • The Romantic Spirit

    Thursday, 15th May, 7:00pm, National Liberal Club

    Italian virtuoso pianist Emilio Aversano presents works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt/Wagner.

  • Katmuss & Tyler Hay: A Concert of Differences

    Saturday, 31st May, 6:30pm, International Anthony Burgess Foundation

    Bass clarinettist Katmuss and pianist Tyler Hay present A Concert of Differences - a bold celebration of disability, diversity, and dazzling virtuosity.

    Showcasing the formidable talents of two award-winning musicians, this genre-spanning programme marks Kettner Concerts’ Manchester debut, with works from Chopin and Debussy to a world premiere by Andrew Fisher - performed in the beautiful acoustic of the International Anthony Burgess Foundation.

  • Beethoven: The Revolution Begins

    Tuesday, 24th June, 7:00pm, National Liberal Club

    Cristian Sandrin performs Beethoven's Op. 2 Sonatas—his ambitious debut rivalling Mozart & Haydn.

  • To Love, To Lose, To Love Again

    Wednesday, 2nd July, 7:00pm, National Liberal Club

    The young baritone Anton Kirchhoff and pianist Daniel Peter Silcock present a compelling programme of songs on their UK tour.

  • Schostakovich: The Leningrad Symphony for Four Hands

    Monday, 8th September, 7:00pm, National Liberal Club

    We are remembering the start of the Siege of Leningrad by presenting a unique performance of the Leningrad Symphony arranged for a four-hand piano duet, with pianists Jed Distler and Cristian Sandrin.

Kettner Concerts continue into 2025 with a line-up of fantastic artists and innovative programmes at the National Liberal Club, our exclusive central London venue. Now in our 50th year, we build on the Kettner Society’s impressive legacy, as top class performers explore the rich web of cultural, artistic, and historical connection that music has to offer in a friendly and social atmosphere.

Upcoming Concerts

Thursday, 15th May, 7:00pm - The Romantic Spirit: A Piano Recital with Emilio Aversano

Italian virtuoso Emilio Aversano presents "The Romantic Spirit" at London's National Liberal Club on May 15th - music by Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, Chopin, Mendelssohn.

Saturday, 31st May, 6:30pm - Katmuss & Tyler Hay: A Concert of Differences

Bass clarinettist Katmuss and pianist Tyler Hay present A Concert of Differences - a genre-spanning programme celebrating disability, diversity, and dazzling virtuosity, in Kettner Concerts’ Manchester debut. Featuring works by Chopin, Debussy and Schubert at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation.

Tuesday, 24th June, 7:00pm - Beethoven: The Revolution Begins

Cristian Sandrin performs Beethoven's Op. 2 Sonatas - his ambitious debut rivalling Mozart & Haydn. Taking place at the National Liberal Club.

Wednesday, 2nd July, 7:00pm - To Love, To Lose, To Love Again

The young baritone Anthon Kirchhoff and pianist Daniel Peter Silcock present a compelling programme of songs on their UK tour. Taking place at the National Liberal Club.

Monday, 8th September, 7:00pm - Shostakovich: The Leningrad Symphony for Four Hands

Acclaimed American pianist Jed Distler joins forces with our co-artistic director and present a unique arrangement for piano duet of Shostakovich’s much beloved symphonic work. Taking place at the National Liberal Club.

A sublime evening - we had not expected to be so moved... We shall return again and again