Beethoven's To the distant beloved

Songs for soprano and tenor

Two members of the Chorus of Opera North bring a selection of songs to Dewsbury Town Hall for the final lunchtime chamber concert of the season. The programme includes Beethoven’s popular An die ferne Geliebte (To the distant beloved), a tender, sentimental setting of poetry by Alois Jeitteles.

Enjoy a pre-concert lunch, served in the stunning surroundings of Kirklees’ historic town halls, before every chamber concert. With a choice of soup and a roll, sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks. Served from 11.30am. All items individually priced. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy!

Part of the Kirklees Concert Season 2026–27

Programme

Beethoven - An die ferne Geliebte
R. Strauss - Songs from ‘Sechs Lieder Op. 68’
Britten - On this Island
Plus a selection of Neapolitan songs and Romances

Performers
Charlie Drummond - soprano
Kamil Bien - tenor
David Cowan - piano