Kettle's Yard Music
Find out more about the history of music and our current music programme at Kettle’s Yard
History of Music at Kettle’s Yard
Music has always been an important part of Kettle’s Yard, and concerts have been played here since 1970, when the inaugural concert was given by Jacqueline du Pré accompanied by Daniel Barenboim. Kettle’s Yard creators, Jim and Helen Ede, made the new extension of Kettle’s Yard with music performances in mind and left instructions that there were to be ‘at least three really good concerts every year’.
Today we offer around twenty concerts a year. Please see below to find out more about the three different programmes of music we have at Kettle’s Yard.
This combination of music and paintings is so right and so helpful, like alternating cheese with wine.
Jim Ede
Fantastic New Music concert this evening at Kettle’s Yard!
New Music concert Ticket holder
Programme at Kettle’s Yard
Chamber Music Series
Every year we welcome the very best Chamber Music performers to Kettle’s Yard for our series of Chamber Music concerts. Concerts are held on every Thursday during Cambridge University term time.
The Chamber Music series is programmed by Justin Lee.
New Music Series
Our series of New Music concerts are programmed by Tom McKinney. New Music concerts introduce some of the most inventive musicians today and are always exciting concerts to attend.
Student Music
We are delighted to work with the talented students at Cambridge University to offer student music concerts. This year’s student music concert will happen on 7 March 2024. Keep an eye on our what’s on for more information.
Upcoming Concerts
Chamber Music 2024-25 Subscription Ticket
Buy a subscription ticket to the 2024-25 series of Chamber Music concerts at Kettle's Yard. The subscription ticket gives you entry to all fifteen concerts over the year, saving up to £120.
Heath Quartet
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome the Heath Quartet to the Kettle's Yard house.
Castalian Quartet and Tim Posner, cello
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Castalian Quartet and Tim Posner, cello, in the Kettle's Yard house.
Sterling Elliott, cello, Gabriele Strata, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Sterling Elliott and Gabriele Strata in the Kettle's Yard house.
Trio Chagall
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Trio Chagall in the Kettle's Yard house.
Alessandro Fisher, tenor, and Simon Lepper, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Alessandro Fisher and Simon Lepper in the Kettle's Yard house.
Kathryn Stott, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Kathryn Stott on piano in the Kettle's Yard house.
An Evening of Student Music
Join us for a showcase from members of the University of Cambridge's Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme.
Marmen Quartet
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back the Marmen Quartet to the Kettle's Yard house.
Fidelio Trio
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Fidelio Trio in the Kettle's Yard house.
Maxwell Quartet
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back the Maxwell Quartet to the Kettle's Yard house.
Michael Collins, clarinet and Michael McHale, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome Michael Collins, clarinet and Michael McHale, piano to the Kettle's Yard house.
Donate Now
Our ticket prices are kept low thanks to the endowment left by our founder Jim Ede for the Chamber Music series. However this only supports a small part of our programme and we need your help to continue to support emerging artists and composers, and provide world class performances.
