Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition Finals 2025
Prepare to be mesmerized at the Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition Finals — an afternoon of musical brilliance awaits you!
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A Million Dreams
Yet another mesmerising explosive theatrical experience, brought to life by a stage school that sets itself apart with its unique, heartfelt and remarkably professional approach.
The young performers take the stage, delivering a show that captivates the heart and stirs the soul. Their passion, born from overcoming adversity fuels a breathtaking display of dreams made into reality. As they rise above their struggles, they remind us all that with a clear vision and unyielding determination, anything is possible.
Evening Recital: Katharina Konradi and Joseph Middleton
Katharina Konradi was a BBC New Generation Artist alongside Fatma Said, and has garnered an outstanding reputation as one of the finest recitalists currently performing before the public.
Her recent appearances include those at Wigmore Hall, Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, Vienna Konzerthaus, Berlin BoulezSaal and the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg.
Born in Bishkek, Konradi is the world’s first soprano from Kyrgyzstan to sing lieder, concert and opera internationally.
Evening Closing Recital: Christoph Prégardien and Joseph Middleton
Christoph Prégardien tenor
Joseph Middleton piano
“His lyric tenor voice had a youthful glow, yet he sang with plaintive beauty and piercing insight.” (The New York Times)
Lecture Recital: Schubert and Opera in the Home with Graham Johnson OBE
Graham Johnson OBE (piano) with Manon Ogwen Parry (soprano), Hugo Brady (tenor) and Leeds Lieder Young Artist singers
“The Rebellious Recital” with Alice Coote and Julius Drake
Alice Coote mezzo-soprano
Julius Drake piano
The period of Classical Music was approximately between 1750 and 1820, so why are we still in the habit of using this incorrect, unhelpful and limiting label?
Rebellious but hopefully relaxing too, this recital by Alice Coote and pianist Julius Drake takes joy in questioning what makes music ‘classic’? And how – despite genre stereotypes – all great music has something equally revealing to say…
Relaxed Lunchtime Recital: Kitty Whately and Natalie Burch
Kitty Whately mezzo–soprano
Natalie Burch piano
Evening Recital: Louise Alder and Joseph Middleton
Louise Alder soprano
Joseph Middleton piano
“This superb young lyric soprano’s voice only grows in breadth and beauty… Alder is an instinctive singing-actress – a natural recitalist.” (The Arts Desk)
“Middleton: the rightful heir to legendary accompanist Gerald Moore.” (Opera Magazine)
Evening Recital: “Our People”
Freddie Ballentine tenor
Kunal Lahiry piano
Please note this is a standing event.
Doors and bar open from 7pm. Music starts at 8pm.
A Leeds Songbook: Composers & Poets Forum Showcase
“… what do you get if you speed-date composers from northern colleges with local poets? The answer is ‘A Leeds Songbook’, an inspiring portrait of the city and its inhabitants across the centuries. The atmosphere was relaxed but the buzz was electric…” (Clive Paget, ‘The Guardian’, June 2023).