On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May at 11.00 a.m. at St.Bartholomew's Church, in Armley, there will be a Concert commemorating the 80th Year since VE Day.

With instrumental music including the R.A.F. March, Dambusters March, Roll of Honour, Nimrod etc., and songs from the 40s including "We'll Meet Again" and many more.

With Alice Barber (vocals) and Graham Barber (organ and piano). Medals and hats may be worn, and flags waved! 

Doors open at 10.30 for refreshments. Admission free - donations welcome!

Event 3 in the Otley Baroque May Festival (3rd to 5th May)

Step into the world of Baroque music and uncover the brilliance of two trailblazing female composers, Barbara Strozzi and Isabella Leonarda. In an era where men predominantly shaped the cultural and musical landscape, these extraordinary women rose above to create music of profound beauty and passion.

Soundtracks of the renowned film ’Interstellar,’ directed by Christopher Nolan, and brought to life by the enchanting performance from Mystery Ensemble.

Hans Zimmer, the constant collaborator in his films and one of the greatest film composers of our time, is an Oscar winner, a two-time Golden Globe winner, and a three-time Grammy winner. Zimmer’s original compositions will be reimagined for a unique ensemble of instruments, combining electronics and acoustic instruments.

This best-selling concert from Mystery Ensemble arrives in Leeds to present you with an unforgettable experience!

The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner, Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and compositions inspired by his creations.

Prepare to be mesmerized at the Leeds Conservatoire Piano Competition Finals — an afternoon of  musical brilliance awaits you!

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. 

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)

Graham Johnson OBE (piano) with Manon Ogwen Parry (soprano), Hugo Brady (tenor) and Leeds Lieder Young Artist singers

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…