Filling the city with song since 2004
Leeds Lieder celebrates the performance and composition of song and of poetry in many languages. Between our annual festivals, we hold a lively programme of concerts, talks and educational activities in co-promotions with the Howard Assembly Room at Opera North, Leeds College of Music, the University of Leeds and Leeds International Concert Series.
News and Reviews
James Newby & Joseph Middleton reviewed in musicOMH
★★★★★ "A superb recital from a young baritone and accompanist at the height of their game. Come along on Saturday to hear the same pianist with Simon Keenlyside in Winterreise." – Melanie Eskenazi,...
Leeds Lieder Festival 2023 Opening Gala recital reviewed
"Leeds's incomparable festival of song has got off to a powerful start." – Martin Dreyer, Charles Hutch Press Reviewing the Opening Gala recital at the 2023 Leeds Lieder Festival, Martin Dreyer of...
Leeds Lieder Festival previewed in the Yorkshire Post
"[Leeds Lieder] has consistently punched above its weight, bringing world-class classical singers and pianists to perform in Leeds." – Yvette Huddleston, The Yorkshire Post The 2023 Leeds Lieder...
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The Friends of Leeds Lieder are the heart of the Festival. Without their financial support – membership subscriptions, donations and Gift Aid – we simply would not be able to fill the city with song.