Ruby Hughes to perform…

Ruby Hughes to perform…

On behalf of Leeds Lieder and the Howard Assembly Room, we regret to inform you that due to ill health, Lucy Crowe has been forced to cancel a number of forthcoming performances, including her appearance here tomorrow. In her absence, we’re delighted to announce that...
LUCY CROWE – Soprano

LUCY CROWE – Soprano

Born in Staffordshire, Lucy Crowe studied at the Royal Academy of Music. She has established herself as one of the leading lyric sopranos of her generation. Her operatic roles include Servilia (La Clemenza di Tito) for the Metropolitan Opera, New York; Eurydice...
Singing Stories – Leeds Lieder Festival is launched

Singing Stories – Leeds Lieder Festival is launched

Friday 1 April 4–5pm Woodsong by the Pyramid of Arts YoYos Group 6.15–7pm Welcome Party and Pre-Concert Talk 7.30pm Opening Concert – Songs of the Sea Mark Padmore, Roderick Williams, Rory Kinnear and Julius Drake Saturday 2 April 11am–5pm Composers & Poets Forum...
Leeds Lieder opened its 2015-2016 season

Leeds Lieder opened its 2015-2016 season

Leeds Lieder opened its 2015-2016 season with the first recital in a fascinating survey of the songs of Richard Strauss. Johnny Herford, a recent prize-winner at the Kathleen Ferrier Awards and Wigmore Hall International Song Competition, was accompanied by Leeds...
Leeds Lieder 2015 – 2016 Season Treats!

Leeds Lieder 2015 – 2016 Season Treats!

The new season at Leeds Lieder is a real feast for song lovers. Guest artists include star sopranos Kate Royal and Lucy Crowe and world-famous baritone Sir Thomas Allen.  A trio of recitals devoted to the songs of Richard Strauss feature sopranos Louise Alder and...
Composers and Poets Showcase

Composers and Poets Showcase

Leeds Lieder: Young artists bridge the gap between composer and text By Richard Wilcocks, 26 April 2015 The creation of new songs is the whole point of this event, and it has become a significant part of both the Leeds Lieder Day of Song and of the larger biennial...
‘Fleurs’ Recital

‘Fleurs’ Recital

Carolyn Sampson and Joseph Middleton By Richard Wilcocks, 26 April 2015 Flowers and their meanings were crucial for Leeds Lieder’s Day of Song – in fact the official title was A Garland of Song. Prominent in most people’s minds on the occasion was the memory of the...
Leeds Lieder 2015: Announcements

Leeds Lieder 2015: Announcements

Leeds Lieder announces: New Director Day of Song, Saturday 25 April 2015: A Garland of Song Programme highlights for the coming season New Director – Joseph Middleton Leeds Lieder is delighted to announce the appointment of pianist Joseph Middleton as Director....