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
Leeds Lieder Festival 2023 reviewed by the Guardian
★★★★ "A masterclass in elegance, restraint and the fine art of communication" – Clive Paget, The Guardian Véronique Gens' celebrity recital with Susan Manoff was praised as part of the "world-class"...
The Times praises James Newby and Joseph Middleton in review
★★★★★ "A master of lieder triumphs in Leeds" – Neil Fisher, The Times The Times has awarded five stars in its review of James Newby and Joseph Middleton's recital at the 2023 Leeds Lieder Festival....
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,...
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