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Smith Square Hall

Smith Square
London, SW1P 3HA United Kingdom Get directions
020 7222 2168
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In the exceptional setting of Smith Square Hall (until 2024 known as St John’s Smith Square), live performance, acoustics, atmosphere, and architecture come together to create a rich and unforgettable experience. St John’s church was designed and built by Thomas Archer and has survived fire, lightning, bomb plots and the Blitz. The Baroque beauty of the building is matched by an exceptional acoustic and from its restoration as both church and concert hall in the late 1960s, Smith Square Hall has presented some of the finest classical talent, programming choirs, chamber orchestras, and period instrument groups.

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A Hero’s Life

Smith Square Hall Smith Square, London

KSO opens the season at Smith Square Hall with music by Strauss, Barber and Vítězslava Kaprálová

Mahler’s 4th Symphony

Smith Square Hall Smith Square, London

KSO plays music by Andrea Tarrodi, Grace Williams and Gustav Mahler at Smith Square Hall

Bruckner’s 7th Symphony

Smith Square Hall Smith Square, London

KSO returns to Smith Square Hall with Anton Bruckner's memorial to Wagner, his 7th symphony

“One of the very best amateur groups in the country”

Classical Music Magazine

“The most professional-sounding of non-professional orchestras”

The Sunday Telegraph

“KSO once again scores over most professional orchestras”

Classical Source

Formed in 1956, Kensington Symphony Orchestra (registered charity number 1069620) enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the finest non-professional orchestras in the UK. Its founding aim is to provide amateurs with an opportunity to perform concerts at the highest possible level