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
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,...
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...
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