A wonderful week of ‘world-class’ (The Times) music-making at @Leeds_Song. 40 events across the city, packed recitals, community events, 12 commissions, thousands of school kids involved, Young and Emerging Artists supported. Vibrant, energised, eclectic. It’s been a total joy!
Rising star of the opera world, Hugh Cutting explains why he loves Joni Mitchell and Sting as much as Bach via @thetimes
Don't miss Cutting and Joseph Middleton's Lunchtime Recital today at 1.00pm in Harrogate 👉 leedssong.com/whats-on/hugh-…thetimes.com/culture/classic…
Arko Mukhaerjee & Nishad Pandey blend folk, tribal and classical music from the South Asian subcontinent with contemporary influences – jazz, African folk, and pop.
Join us on Fri 17 Apr @Howard_Assembly for a unique take on folk and traditional songs.
🎟️ bit.ly/4rC5bXt
This year, @Leeds_Song has worked with 1400 pupils from 41 schools in the region. Our culmination concerts were today, and it’s always a pleasure to be part of this work. The students showcased what they’d created and experienced a little concert from us too!
Leeds Song Festival to return in spring
The festival will run in April next year with new commissions, collaborations and community events @Leeds_Songclassical-music.uk/news/arti…
Congratulations Huw Montague Rendall! ✨
Don't miss the chance too see him perform with Louise Alder and Joseph Middleton as part of Leeds Song Festival 2026.
Saturday 11 Apr 2026, 7.30pm
📍 @Howard_Assembly
🔗 leedssong.com/whats-on/louis…
@Huwmonren @jpianomiddleton
The winner of the Voice & Ensemble Award is Contemplation from Huw Montague Rendall on Erato, featuring the Orchestra of Rouen Opera Normandy and Ben Glassberg #GramoAwards @Huwmonren
gramophone.co.uk/awards/gram…
Priority Booking is now open exclusively for Friends of Leeds Song 🎶
Friends can book for Leeds Song Festival 2026 and enjoy world-class song, masterclasses, and talks with @louisealdersop, @jpianomiddleton, @Huwmonren & more.
Explore the programme: leedssong.com/
Not a Friend yet? Join today to get exclusive early access, Friends-only events, and support our mission to bring the very best of song to Leeds. Memberships start from just £5/month 👉 leedssong.com/how-to-support…
General booking opens on Thursday 23 October.
'At the Leeds Lieder festival, reborn this year as Leeds Song, it felt startling, almost subversive to hear songs about the wild emotions and stark realities of pregnancy, baby loss and motherhood from a mother’s point of view.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
thetimes.com/culture/music/a…
It's not your average Monday night, admittedly, but this week why not grab a pint while kicking back to some music composed by a medieval nun and brewer!
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly3…
🎶 Yorkshire Post on Leeds Song’s New Chapter 🎶
Leeds Lieder is now Leeds Song! As we celebrate 20 years, we’re embracing a new name to welcome even more audiences. Join us 5 – 12 April for world-class performances & bold new commissions!
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/a…
As we count down to the Leeds Song Festival this Saturday, our Artistic Director @jpianomiddleton speaks to @Telegraph about the art of piano accompaniment, what makes a great song partner, and why we changed our name. 🎶
Read the full article here:telegraph.co.uk/music/interv…
Change can be a curious thing—sometimes bold, sometimes as gentle as a name. As Leeds Lieder has grown, so has our vision. Now, we step into the future as Leeds Song.
Read more: bit.ly/4cck63H