Konstantin Krimmel, Julian Prégardien, Andrè Schuen, Nikola Hillebrand, Christiane Karg Headline Schubertiade 2026

The lineup for Schubertiade 2026 has been announced. This article only features opera and classical vocal performances. Baritone Konstantin Krimmel and pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz open the season with an all Schubert program. Performance Date: April 29, 2026 Mezzo-soprano Sophie Rennert, pianist Joseph Middleton, and Vocalis are up next. Performance Date: April 30, 2026 Baritone Konstantin Krimmel Baritone is joined by {…}

Jun 21, 2025

Händel Festspiele Halle 2025 Review: Händel Italienisch & Englisch

(Photo: Thomas Ziegler) The Leopoldina in Halle, seat of Germany’s oldest scientific academy, offered a rare confluence of setting and sound. Outside, summer plants stirred in the breeze and lavender bloomed along the garden paths. Inside, the classical Festsaal was filled with an attentive audience. In the foyer beyond the hall, portraits of centuries of scholars looked on—silent witnesses to {…}

May 7, 2025

Joyce DiDonato, Sonya Yoncheva, Angel Blue & Julian Prégardien Lead Festival Perelada’s 2025 Season

The Festival Perelada has announced its 2025 season. Joyce DiDonato and Craig Terry will perform in recital. Performance Date: July 3, 2025 Genius Loci is a unique stage performance directed by Rafael R. Villalobos. The production star countertenor Xavier Sabata and will feature music from Purcell to contemporary. Performance Date: July 5, 2025 Julian and Christoph Prégardien will perform “In {…}

Feb 3, 2025

Roderick Williams, Fatma Said, Louise Alder, Florian Boesch Among Headliners of Leeds Lieder Festival’s 20th Season

(Photo credit: Bort, Williams, & Porter) The 2025 Leeds Lieder Festival has announced its programming. The 20th anniversary season taking place under the artistic direction of Joseph Middleton. This year’s theme is “Song, the Secret of Eternity.” Recitals Mezzo-soprano Patricia Nolz and pianist Joseph Middleton present the first recital, “Lunchtime Opening.” Performance Date: April 5, 2025 Baritone Florian Boesch performs {…}

Aug 12, 2024

Dame Sarah Connolly, Will Liverman, Roderick Williams, & Lucy Crowe Among Performers in Oxford International Song Festival 2024

(Photo credits: Crowley, Cadisch, & Simpson) The Oxford International Song Festival has announced its 2024 season lineup. Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Natalie Burch open the Festival with Schubert’s “Schwanengesang.” Performance Date: October 11, 2024 Soprano Carolyn Sampson and pianist Joseph Middleton present a works by Robert and Clara Schumann. Performance Date: October 12, 2024 Dame Sarah Connolly and Joseph Middleton {…}

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: {…}

Apr 8, 2023

Dorothea Röschmann, Matthias Goerne & Anna El-Khashem Lead 2023 Schubertiada

The Schubertíada has announced its 2023 season which will be held in Vilabertran at the Castelló d´Empúries and Vilajuïga in Catalonia. Ferran Albrich leads a Schubert and Toldrà recital with Albert Guinovart and Oriol Prat. Performance Dates: August 11 & 12, 2023 Josep Ramon Olivé and Victoria Guerrero perform Schubert’s “Winterreise.” Performance Date: August 13, 2023 Erika Baikoff and Kunal Lahiry {…}

Jun 23, 2022

Regula Muhlemann, Christoph Prégardien, Fatma Said, Andrè Schuen Headline Schubertiade 2023

Austria’s Schubertiade has announced its 2023 program As always, this will focus solely on vocal and operatic performances. It all kicks off with soprano Fatma Said and pianist Joseph Middleton taking on music by Haydn, Schubert, and Schumann. Performance Date: April 30, 2023 Mattias Goerne and Leif Ove Andsnes will perform Schubert’s “Winterreise.” Performance Date: June 17, 2023 Soprano Christiane {…}

May 31, 2022

Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, Xavier Sabata & Franco Fagioli Lead Palau de la Musica Orfeo Catala’s 2022-23 Season

The Palau de la Musica Orfeo Catala has announced its 2022-23 season featuring many operatic performances and vocal highlights. Here is a look. Marta Mathéu and Alex Potter join the Vespres d’Arnadí and Dani Espasa for works by Händel, Porpora, Geminiani, Steffani, and Bononcini. Performance Date: Oct. 5, 2022 “Only the sound remains” by Kaija Saariaho will feature Michał Sławecki, {…}

Apr 15, 2022

Amina Edris, Marie Perbost, Julian & Christoph Prégardien Headline Orchestre de Chambre de Paris’ 2022-23 Season

The Orchestre de Chambre de Paris has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal performances. Hervé Niquet will lead a performance of Mozart’s Requiem and Symphony No. 39. The Requiem will star Amina Edris, Éléonore Pancrazi, Amitai Pati, and Alexanre Duhamel. Performance Date: Dec. 2, 2022 Soprano Marie Perbost will present {…}

Aug 24, 2021

Diana Damrau, Andrè Schuen, Brenda Rae & Pavol Breslik Lead the 2022 Schubertiade

The 2022 Schubertiade in Austria has announced its program featuring numerous Schubert works and international soloists. For this article, we are looking at the vocal performances. Hohenems Christoph Prégardien and Julius Drake perform lieder by Schubert and Schumann. Performance Date: April 30, 2022 Tara Erraught and James Baillieu perform Schubert’s “Die junge Nonne,” “Nacht und Träume,” “Die Sterne, and “Ave {…}