Bright is the Ring of Words opens Leeds Lieder+ with a celebration of music and words

By Laura Kate Wilson, 09 October 2011

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Reviewed at Leeds Conservatoire: The Venue, Leeds on 7 October 2011

Programme to include:

Bauld, Banquo's Buried

Strauss R., Drei Lieder der Ophelia, Op.67

Works by Vaughan Williams

Works by Mendelssohn

Works by Quilter

Works by Dankworth

Sarah Fox, Soprano

Nicky Spence, Tenor

Malcolm Martineau, Piano

Love's loss lamented: Boesch and Martineau in Edinburgh

Roy Westbrook, 15th August

A traditional Lieder programme at the Edinburgh International Festival brings songs concerned with love, celebrating its joys but more often lamenting its loss and its pains.

****1

Crushed velvet: Elīna Garanča holds Wigmore Hall spellbound

Mark Valencia, 17th February

With Malcolm Martineau, the Latvian mezzo delivered poise and polish and transcendent Rückert Lieder.

****1

A diva debut: Anna Netrebko in recital at Carnegie Hall

Edward Sava-Segal, 9th December

Netrebko put together a potpourri showcasting her immense vocal gifts as well as her versatility.

****1

Catriona Morison’s recital première in Edinburgh

David Smythe, 19th January

Winner of Cardiff Singer of the World, Scottish mezzo Catriona Morrison charms the enthusiastic audience with her varied programme of romantic songs.

****1

A voyage of discovery in Christiane Karg's Prom debut

John Johnston, 21st August

The opening of the Duparc rippled diaphanously in Martineau's hands as the seductive but pure silver of Karg's voice.

****1

Anna Netrebko triumphs in her Met Opera recital debut

Ako Imamura, 28th February

It was an afternoon of pure delight as Anna Netrebko presented a full program of Russian art songs acompanied by an excellent pianist colleague.

*****

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Laura Kate Wilson

Laura has an MA in English from the University of St Andrews, and has worked as a features writer and a freelance reviewer. She is fascinated by all aspects of opera, but has a particular interest in the role of the baritone on the operatic stage and a passion for the works of Puccini.