What's On

A devotee of historically informed performance, classical guitarist Georgi Dimitrov alternates music of the English Renaissance with the 20th Century. He finishes his programme with a combination of the two in Britten’s epic exploration of a John Dowland theme, which is finally revealed in full at the very end of the work.

A debut performance of original ambient music; classical musicians Aura (Laura Westcott) and Andrew Quartermain present their specially written music designed to give listeners a sense of escape in serenity. A peaceful sound world created of vocal and piano lines give a sense of relaxation, calmness, and reflection.

This concert is performed by the wonderful British cellist, Vashti Hunter, and renowned British pianist, Alasdair Beatson. Together they explore the most Slavic part of Europe with intriguing and mesmerising compositions by Leoš Janáček, an epic sonata by Bohuslav Martinů, and the glorious Cello Sonata by Polish composer, Frédéric Chopin.

Step into a world where strings weave tales of past and present as multi-instrumentalist Kirpal Singh Panesar Ji graces the stage to perform his new work Melodies of Love. Classical rhythms and soul-stirring melodies immerse listeners as winter bids adieu and the gentle breeze of spring whispers promises of new beginnings.

Pippin is a 1972 musical that follows a young prince named Pippin on his quest for purpose and meaning in life. Guided by a mysterious troupe of performers, Pippin explores glory, power, love, and contentment, only to realize that fulfillment comes from embracing ordinary, everyday moments over grand ambitions.

One of the most distinguished of pianists and a firm favourite at the BBC Proms and worldwide, Sir Stephen Hough returns to Leeds with an intriguing programme that pairs the music of the relatively unknown French composer Cécile Chaminade with two giants of the romantic piano repertoire, Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt.