Sarah Connolly, Magdalena Kožená, & Mark Padmore Star in Oxford International Song Festival 2026

The Oxford International Song Festival announces its 2026 lineup. Magdalena Kožená opens the year by performing Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” with pianist Malcolm Martineau. Performance Date: January 10, 2026 Alexandra Flood and pianist Sholto Kynoch perform a program dedicated to Schubert’s 229th birthday. Performance Date: January 31, 2026 Felix Gygli presents Shakespeare settings by Korngold, Quilter, and Rautavaara, Jonathan Dove. Performance Date: {…}

Oct 20, 2025

Roderick Williams to Honor Libby Larsen at The Schubert Club’s ‘International Artist Series’

Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Iain Burnside will headline a concert at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts as part of at The Schubert Club’s International Artist Series. The showcase, set for Nov. 13, 2025 will feature the world premiere of a new song cycle by Minnesota composer Libby Larsen, which sets eight haiku written by Japanese Americans who were {…}

Sep 19, 2025

Roderick Williams Headlines Ryedale Festival’s ‘Winter Weekend’

Ryedale Festival announces its inaugural “Winter Weekend.” This article only features vocal concerts. Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Christopher Glynn present a St Cecilia’s day recital, featuring works by Vaughan Williams, Quilter, Britten, Elizabeth Maconchy, and Errollyn Wallen. Performance Date: November 22, 2025 The weekend closes with the world premiere of “The Longest Night,” a new community song cycle co-created {…}

Jul 23, 2025

The Schubert Club Unveils 2025-26 Mix Season

The Schubert Club in Saint Paul, Minnesota has unveiled its Mix Season. Here is a breakdown of the classical vocal performance son offer. First up is Grammy Award-winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth, performing a new work by Allison Loggins-Hull titled “FRICTION.” Performance Date: Oct. 19, 2025 Closing out the season is Roderick Williams and Christopher Glynne presenting “Recital in the {…}

May 9, 2025

Roderick Williams Headlines Schubert Club’s 2025-26 Accordo Season

Schubert Club in Saint Paul, Minnesota has announced its 2025-26 Accordo season. While the season aims mainly to spotlight string players, there is one program that mixes in vocal music. The program in question will take place on April 20, 2025 at Westminster Hall. Headlining the program is baritone Roderick Williams OBE who will take on Schubert’s “Die schöne Müllerin” {…}

May 5, 2025

Benjamin Appl, Helen Charlston, Roderick Williams, & Lotte Betts-Dean Among Performers in Oxford International Song Festival 2025

The Oxford International Song Festival has announced its line up for 2025. This article only features classical vocal concerts. Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist Sholto Kynoch open the festival with a concert highlighting the works of Franz Schubert. Performance Date: October 10, 2025 Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist Sholto Kynoch perform a small selection of songs in “Song Sofa.” This {…}

May 1, 2025

Natalya Romaniw, Sir Bryn Terfel, Roderick Williams, Luis Gomes & Mary Bevan Lead City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 Season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. Kazuki Yamada conducts Elgar’s “The Dream of Gerontius” with soloists Jess Dandy, Roderick Williams and David Butt Philip. Performance Date: Sept. 17, 2025 Osmo Vanka conducts a program of Sibelius and Shostakovich. Helena Juntunen is the soloist. Performance Date: Nov. 19, {…}

Apr 24, 2025

Louise Alder, Gerald Finley, Carolina López Moreno, Erin Morley, Golda Schultz & Aigul Akhmetshina Lead BBC Proms’ 2025 Season

The BBC Proms has announced its 2025 season. Here is a list of the vocal performances. Sakari Oramo conducts the First Night of the Proms with soloists Lisa Batiashvili, Caspar Singh, and Gerald Finley. The program includes music by Arthur Bliss, Felix Mendelssohn, Jean Sibelius, Errollyn Wallen, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Performance Date: July 18, 2025 Tenor Allan Clayton gives {…}

Mar 21, 2025

Tara Erraught, Louise Alder, Paula Murrihy, Andrew Staples & Roderick Williams Lead Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights. Maxim Emelyanychev conducts Poulenc’s “Gloria” as well as Vivaldi’s “Gloria” with Anna Dennis, Rachel Redmond, and Tim Mead. Performance Dates: Oct. 9 & 10, 2025 Maxim Emelyanychev conducts Berlioz’s “L’Enfance du Christ” featuring Paula Murrihy, Andrew Staples, Roderick Williams, and Callum Thorpe. Performance Dates: {…}

Mar 10, 2025

The Tallis Scholars & The King’s Singers Headline the 2025 Buxton International Festival

(Photo credit: Hugo Glendinning) The Buxton International Festival has unveiled its 2025 season. This article features opera and choral events only. A full cast list will be announced at a later date. Ambroise Thomas’ “Hamlet” stars Gregory Feldmann in the title role. He is joined by Alastair Miles, Yewon Han, Richard Woodall, and Allison Cook, among others. Jack Furness directs {…}

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 {…}