Ian Bostridge, Huw Montague Rendall, Louise Alder, & Mauro Peter Star in Bliss International Song Series’ 2024/25 Season

The Bliss International Song Series announces its 2024-25 season, curated by Musician in Residence and Bye-Fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Joseph Middleton. All performance take place in the Auditorium at Pembroke College, and start at 7.30 p.m. Tenor Ian Bostridge CBE and Middleton present an all-Schubert program to open the season. Performance Date: November 7, 2024 Baritone Huw Montague Rendall {…}

Jan 13, 2024

Bliss International Song Series Unveils 2024 Events

(Photo credit: Daniela Reske & Hans Morren) The Bliss International Song Series at Pembroke College Cambridge has announced the lineup of events for 2024. Baritone Sir Thomas Allen and pianist Joseph Middleton give a masterclass for the students of the University Lieder Scheme. Performance Date: January 19, 2024 Baritone Konstantin Krimmel and Middleton perform Schubert’s “Die schöne Müllerin.” Performance Date: {…}

Sep 20, 2023

Dame Sarah Connolly & Sir Simon Keenlyside to Give Inaugural Performances in Pembroke College Cambridge’s Newly Refurbished Auditorium

(Photo credit: Marco Borggreve, Christopher Pledger, & Robert Workman) The recently updated 200-seat chamber hall at Pembroke College Cambridge welcomes baritone Sir Simon Keenlyside on Oct. 5 and mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly on Nov. 1. Keenlyside opens the Bliss International Song Series with Schubert’s “Winterreise.” Connolly follows with selections by Brahms, Mahler, Frank Bridge, and Edmund Rubbra. Artistic Director Joseph {…}