Sadly Niamh O’Sullivan cannot perform in Buxton this summer. However, in her place, we are delighted to welcome James Newby to Buxton to perform alongside Joseph Middleton in the Fire concert of his Four Elements series.
James is a rising star of recital singing, known for his versatility and nuanced approach. This will be his BIF debut.
He will be performing on Thursday 17 July at 11.15am at St John’s Church, with an updated programme. Click here to book tickets.
The Elements – Fire
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.
For the second recital in this series, Joseph Middleton is joined by Irish mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan, praised for her ‘bewitchingly beautiful, dark vibrant voice’ – SüddeutscheZeitung.
A 2023 – 2025 BBC New Generation Artist, and a former studio member of the Bavarian State Opera, O’Sullivan has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting mezzos today. Their programme celebrates fire both literal and figurative.
Programme
F Schubert Auflösung; An die Sonne; Lied des Orpheus,als er in die Holle ging; Im Abendrot
F Liszt Die drei Zigeuner
H Duparc Phidylé; La vie anterieure
G Bizet Adieux de l’hotesse arabe
E Chabrier Les cigales
J Brahms Salome; Liebesglut; Spanisches Lied
X Montsalvatge Cinco Canciones Negras
