The Elements – Earth

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 first of the series, Roderick and Joseph perform English songs by Finzi, Ireland, Butterworth, Boyle, Britten, Gurney, Clarke and Maconchy.

‘Roderick Williams…consolidates his reputation as our greatest living baritone’ Simon Heffer, The Daily Telegraph

‘Joseph Middleton, the perfect accompanist … played with panache’Geoff Brown, The Times

Dates

16 Jul 2025

Price

£22 - £27

Concessions: £10 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

St John's Church

Booking info

BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
Public booking opens 15 April
More info | Become a Friend

Dates, times & booking

  • Wed 16 Jul 2025 11.15am - 12.15pm
BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

Priority Booking
for BIF Friends

To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family.’

Directors’ Circle, Benefactor, Gold Patron Tuesday, 18 March

Patron Tuesday, 25 March

Gold Friend Tuesday, 1 April

Friend and Joint Friend Tuesday, 8 April

Become a friend

Joining our community and becoming a BIF Friend unlocks a whole host of benefits, including priority booking for the festival.

From just £36 per year, become part of the festival you love all year-round.

  • Priority booking for all festival events
  • Six tiers of membership starting from just £36
  • Regular newsletters during the year – via email/post
  • Be the first to hear exclusive festival news & announcements
  • Special friends events throughout the year: meals, dinners, recitals and more
  • Support from friends members have enabled us to grow into one of the UK’s leading opera festivals
  • Recognition of your support in the Festival Souvenir Programme Book

If you are under 35 you can join the Next Gen Friends for free, and access £5 tickets to book events and £10 tickets to all other events.

Find out more