Allan Clayton Tenor; Christine Rice Mezzo-soprano; James Baillieu Piano – Wigmore Hall, London

Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Time: 19:30
Duration: 02:00
Venue: Wigmore Hall
Address: 36 Wigmore St, London W1U 2BP, UK
City: London
Organisation: Wigmore Hall
Price range: 18 £ – 40 £

About this event

This recital opens Wigmore Hall’s commemorations marking the 50th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s death. The programme highlights Britten’s admiration for Robert Schumann, pairing Britten’s own music with Schumann’s to illuminate their artistic connections. Two of Britain’s leading vocalists, tenor Allan Clayton and mezzo-soprano Christine Rice, are joined by pianist James Baillieu. The concert is billed within the “Britten Song Cycles & Schumann Liederkreis” series, reflecting the curatorial focus on song cycles and their poetic inspirations.

Cast & creative

Tenor
Allan Clayton
Tenor
Allan Clayton
Mezzo-Soprano
Christine Rice
Mezzo-soprano
Christine Rice
Piano
James Baillieu
Piano
James Baillieu
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Composer