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: {…}

Jun 29, 2025

Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Helen Charlston On Her Career & Award-Winning Recordings

(Photo: Julien Gazeau) Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston is rapidly making a name for herself in the world of classical music, especially for her expressive renditions of works from the baroque period. She already has a substantial discography, including the award-winning 2022 release, “Battle Cry,” and the fascinating disc of contemporary music, entitled “Isolation Songbook,” which was created in response to the {…}

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 {…}