Concerts

Born in the sleepy but quietly progressive town of Bonn, Beethoven’s alcoholic father (himself a mediocre musician) saw in his son a potential child genius in the same vein as Mozart, and put a young Beethoven under immense pressure in his musical studies. As he grew, Beethoven was forced to take on more responsibility for his family as the head of the family descended further and further into drunkenness, whilst at the same time being shaped by his first real teacher, Christian Gottlob Neefe, in both his music and wider beliefs.

Join us in the newly re-opened Battersea Arts Centre as we look at how these (often traumatic) early years moulded the man who created some of the greatest music ever written. With a mixture of pieces from his key influences Bach and Mozart, as well as some of Beethoven’s own early compositions, our first-ever chamber event will give you everything you need to get started on your own Beethoven discovery, in a beautifully intimate and relaxed environment.

Arrive and let the stresses of your week wash away with a drink (perhaps a cocktail...) from our bar and a bite to eat from our themed pop-up food menu (more details nearer the time). Pre-concert drinks are available to purchase until 7.45pm and can be enjoyed during the performance. The bar reopens afterwards, with last orders at 11.45pm.

We want to create a beautiful, intimate atmosphere so in order to ensure a good experience for everyone the doors will be closing at 7.45pm. Please make sure you allow plenty of time to arrive. The doors will reopen at the end of the concert.