Pianist Joseph Middleton curates a series of recitals by four leading song singers exploring the theme of The Four Elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. These concerts offer an unmissable opportunity to go on a journey into the rich and fascinating realm of art song.
In the second recital, Joseph is joined by baritone James Newby, making his Buxton International Festival debut. Known for his versatility and nuanced approach, James brings a fresh and powerful voice to the series.
‘British Baritone James Newby is one of the rising stars of recital singing. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him’ – Adrian Kelly, Artistic Director, Buxton International Festival.
James Newby has recently appeared at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall, Vienna Musikverein, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, the Barbican, and the Luxembourg Philharmonie.His acclaimed debut recording with Joseph Middleton, Fallen to Dust, was awarded the Diapason d’Or.
The Elements – Fire
Schubert: Gruppe aus dem Tartarus
Im Abendrot
Orpheus
Der Winterabend
Schumann: Belsazar
Beethoven: Mailied
Faure: Le voyageur
Duparc: Phidylé
La vie anterieure
Ravel: 5 popular Greek Songs
Finzi: Fear no more the heat of the sun
Vaughan Williams: Let beauty awake
Vaughan Williams: The Roadside Fire
Wallen: About here
Sting: Fields of Gold
Watch James in concert:
Final four Lieder: Schumann Kerner Lieder Live recording 2021 with Marcelo Amarai, Elbphilharmonie Hambur