Join us for the 4th Annual Williams-Howard Prize Concert at the Buxton International Festival. Established in 2022 by Michael Harper, Vocal Tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music, this prestigious competition celebrates art songs by composers of African heritage.

The concert features the 2025 winners of the competition, showcasing the next generation of talent. Previous winners have gone on to perform at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall and Wigmore Hall, as well as with BBC Philharmonic, English Touring Opera, and Kantos Chamber Choir amongst others.

Dates

23 Jul 2025

2.30pm - 3.30pm

Price

Free

Venue

St John's Church

Booking Details

Dates, times & booking

  • Wed 23 Jul 2025 2.30pm - 3.30pm Book
Friends get priority booking on a staggered basis from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

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