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Join our mailing listTalented young artists of Purcell School present a programme of early 20th Century French music. Typically dreamy sound-worlds and harmonies richer are created by all combinations of flute, clarinets, string quartet, piano, and harp.
This will be the first opportunity to hear the newest winner of the Leeds International Piano Competition performing in Leeds just months after the 2024 competition. The winner follows an illustrious line of past winners including Radu Lupu, Murray Perahia, Mitsuko Uchida, András Schiff, Lars Vogt, and more recently Eric Lu and Alim Beisembayev.
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.
Making her welcome return to the Leeds Lieder concert platform, Dame Sarah Connolly is joined by pianist Joseph Middleton to perform an eclectic mix of songs by Britten, Barber, Debussy, Wolf, Duparc and Schumann.
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.
Please note that there are some changes to the previously advertised details for this concert. The concert's original cellist, Vashti Hunter, recently welcomed her second little girl to the world, two months earlier than expected. Her daughter's early arrival means that Vashti won’t be performing in Leeds in February, but we've lined up an excellent alternative in the form of Tim Posner, and are certain you won’t be disappointed.
