For the first time in the UK, Ibantuta, a Basque musician and Oud player, presents his cinema-concert. A truly unique show that blends live music and storytelling with original travel film projections captured during a year-long journey across 12 countries of the Silk Roads, from China to Turkey.
А unique concert on July 25th will take place at 7:00 pm at the Auditorium of St George's Church in the heart of Leeds.
The programme of the evening includes the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle «The Four Seasons» in the author's interpretation of the cult contemporary composer Max Richter performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble in an intimate & relaxing atmosphere.
Charlie Cooper (vocals) Jake Stentiford (guitar) Liam Morson (keys) Alex Pearson (bass) Laurie Agnew (drums)
Charlie Cooper writes vintage soul, updated perfectly, sung with deep and husky soul-pipes! Not only comparable with classic voices like Dusty Springfield and Shirley Bassey but also up there with modern soul divas Alice Russell and Sharon Jones, Charlie is a vocal force to be reckoned with.
British lyric soprano Lucy Farrimond has captivated audiences at prestigious venues across the UK and internationally, including the Royal Albert Hall, The Bridgewater Hall, Snape Maltings, The Stoller Hall, St. John’s Smith Square, and the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Paris. Featured on major television and radio networks such as BBC, ITV, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio 3, she has been recognised as a "rising star soprano”.
Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music and songs that tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world.
Love is a Spectrum is an intimate look at love and how it can feel so unique for different people, cultures, genders, sexualities and neurodivergences.
Gabriel Fauré & Paul Verlaine
Cinq mélodies "de Venise”
Mandoline
En sourdine
Green
À Clymène
C'est l’extase
“Observing - like Paul Verlaine on his past”
Under the Cover of Night tells a story from sunset to early morning, exploring the emotions and tribulations that can happen under the cover of darkness, before the day begins anew.
Inspired by the common themes and narratives that occur in music for the stage, this programme spins its own tale through anticipation, celebration, conflict, and finally death, before the sun rises again.
A sound and light show based on Vivaldi's four seasons experience.
Have you ever dreamt with your eyes wide open? Today, it's possible thanks to Enlightenment.
After a resounding success across Europe, the immersive experience of the year is finally arriving in Leeds, within the heart of an exceptional historical monument: Leeds City Museum.
Across the globe, Summer Solstice is marked by traditions ancient and sacred. At SAA-uk, we welcome the return of the sun through music — immersive, transformative, and timeless.
This year marks a milestone 14th anniversary of gathering from evening till dawn, united by humanity, music, and Summer's promise of days soaked in light and hope.
Surrendering to rhythms as old as time itself while inviting along contemporary expressions, Summer Solstice is a melting pot of the old, the new, and the future of music.
Join us for a special and fun filled day learning and singing some of Will’s famous works
Drinks and cakes available – bring your own lunch.
With:
Will Todd – Guest Session Leader
Piano – Chris Pulleyn
And sing with members of the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus.