Artists

Fresh from her opening night as Susanna in Opera North’s production of The Marriage of Figaro, rising star Hera Hyesang Park makes her Leeds Song debut in a vibrant recital with pianist Joseph Middleton.

Their programme spans the elegance of Strauss and Rossini, the fire and passion of Spanish and Catalan composers — including Obradors, Granados, Halffter, and Montsalvatge and the evocative sound world of contemporary Korean song, with works by Unyoung Na and Duman Cho.

Park’s expressive soprano, praised for its clarity, colour, and dramatic intelligence, brings each song vividly to life. This is a rare opportunity to hear Park in an intimate recital setting, following her acclaimed operatic performance the night before. A celebration of vocal storytelling across cultures, styles, and centuries.

Event in partnership with the Howard Assembly Room.

Programme

Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
Fernando J. Obradors (1897-1945)
Ernesto Halffter (1905-1989)
Enric Granados (1867-1916)
Xavier Montsalvatge (1912-2002)
Unyoung Na (b.1973)
Dunam Cho (b.1964)