Schubertiade Lunchtime Recital with Nikola Hillebrand, Joseph Middleton and Oliver Casanovas Nuevo

German soprano Nikola Hillebrand made her UK recital debut at Leeds Lieder at the 2022 Festival. It was a knockout performance resulting in ‘Gramophone’ magazine writing that “Hillebrand’s radiant, gilt tone fits this repertoire lusciously, her diction is excellent and she communicates with warmth.” Known as a Schubert singer of the highest quality, it’s a delight to invite this special artist to open our 20th Anniversary Festival. The programme will include Schubert’s evergreen ‘Shepherd on the Rock’ performed with the Principal clarinettist from the Orchestra of Opera North, Oliver Casanovas Nuevo, and Leeds Lieder Director Joseph Middleton. FRANZ SCHUBERT Suleika I Suleika II Lachen und Weinen Nachtstück Nachthymne Schwestergruss Kennst du das Land? Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt Heiss mich nicht reden So lasst mich scheinen Der Hirt auf dem Felsen