Immerse yourself in an outdoor experience that transcends conventional concerts, exploring mental well-being through the transformative power of music and nature with SongPath. 

Mozart for March!

Cosi fan tutte overture

The Haffner symphony

Requiem - with Clothworkers Consort of Leeds

Leeds Guild of Singers, one of the region’s fin

An opportunity to hear North East Early Music Forum members and their friends perform throughout the day in this magnificent setting.

Programme:

11.30    Leeds Waits                        Late 15th century instrumental

12.00    Cowling Recorders            Renaissance consort

1.30    Dulciana                                Early baroque instrumental

What is the heart of Indian music? What is the power of melody?

Celebrated Sitar maestro and ‘maverick musician’ Niladri Kumar joins us in Leeds for the first time to bring an unparalleled immersive experience to the stage. Showcasing the expanse of classical Indian heritage through this unique, captivating and popularly loved style – he steals the heart and stirs the soul.

Experience music through one of the most revered instruments of India, accompanied by Tabla sensation Yashwant Vaishnav.

FitkinWall follow threads of migration, loss and longing in their new show, inspired by the stories of the Highland Clearances.

At the heart of this show is Ruth Wall’s explorations into Gaelic song, fiddle and pipe tunes and history of the Scottish Highlands where she grew up. Composer Graham Fitkin has created enigmatic and mesmerising new versions of these tunes for Ruth’s three harps – the sitar-like Renaissance bray harp, the beautiful medieval Gaelic wire harp (clàrsach) and the Scottish lever harp.

“With the Brandenburg concertos, it will be like your regular walk in the park – the path is mapped out for you and you know the way – but the light is always different” – Trevor Pinnock

Composed in 1721, Bach’s six works dedicated to the Margrave of Brandenburg are recognised as the peak of the Baroque concerto.

Stile Antico is firmly established as one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles.

Working without a conductor, its twelve members have thrilled audiences on four continents with their fresh, vibrant and moving performances of Renaissance polyphony.

This concert brings together many of the ensemble’s favourite works from composers including William Byrd, John Taverner and Orlando Gibbons, and provides a fascinating window to the different styles of sacred choral music which flourished around Renaissance Europe.

Young people and their families are invited on this 45-minute musical adventure to the Tudor period with early music ensemble Stile Antico.

Explore the life of Renaissance composer William Byrd, what types of music he composed, who influenced his music-making and how he shared his music with others.

Join the fun by singing rounds, exploring Byrd’s Reasons to Sing and taking part in a new piece of music, composed by Kerry Andrew and commissioned specially for Byrd’s 400th anniversary.

Since capturing the nation as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent in 2017, TØKIO M¥ERS has become one of today’s most innovative artists, creating his unique artistic lane. Following a top-five album, sold-out performances, and a Classic Brit Award for PPL’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, M¥ERS is proud to bring his solo classical piano performance to City Varieties this May.