Leeds Lieder has announced a new name for its organization. As of its 20th anniversary festival, set for April 5-12, 2025, the organization will be known as Leeds Song.

“The word ‘Lieder’ refers to the most glorious and rich corner of the song repertoire but can feel unfamiliar to some audiences,” said Artistic Director Joseph Middleton, regarding the name change in an official press release. “By contrast, Leeds Song encapsulates much more of what we do – it says, ‘we cast our net wide with regards repertoire, and chimes with our ambition to make this great art form for everyone’. Our Festival is a celebration of song in all its forms – a way to compliment the past while embracing the future. We’re honouring the spirit of Leeds Lieder – its commitment to excellence, its passion for education and community, its trailblazing commissioning of new works, and its dedication to bringing the very best of song to Leeds. As Leeds Song, we’ll continue to welcome new audiences and fill the city with song.”

The organization was established in 2004 and is now a leader of presenting the art of song. The upcoming season will feature such artists as Florian Boesch, Christoph Prégardien, Alice Coote, Roderick Williams, Patricia Nolz, Erika Baikoff, Kitty Whately, Katharina Konradi, Graham Johnson, and Julius Drake.

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