Dame Sarah Connolly recital

Dame Sarah Connolly is one of the country's best-loved singers, whose profound artistry and uniquely beautiful voice have captivated audiences across the globe. She opens this year's Oxford International Song Festival with renowned pianist Joseph Middleton. Their programme includes songs by Mendelssohn and Brahms, setting up the Festival's theme of 'Love Songs' with these two masters of German song. They also include settings of French poetry by Franz Liszt and a group of songs by Claude Debussy, as well as a cycle written for them by Errollyn Wallen, the Master of the King's Music. An unmissable way to launch the 2026 Festival.

Please note this event is included in our Full Festival Pass and Week One Pass. If you intend to purchase a pass you do not need to purchase tickets for this event.

Tickets for this event will be on sale as follows:
- Mon 3 Nov 2025: Artistic Director's Circle/Schubert Circle
- Fri 7 Nov 2025: Friends of Oxford Song
- Mon 10 Nov 2025: General public