9.4K views · 432 reactions | On September 14, sensational soprano Lise Davidsen takes the Met stage for a recital with pianist James Baillieu, performing soaring arias by Verdi, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky alongside Scandinavian and German songs by Grieg, Sibelius, Strauss, and Schubert. Don’t miss this solo performance by one of today’s most thrilling singers! Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3EgFvbU #MetOpera #NewYorkCity #Recital #meetopera | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

13K views · 230 reactions | South African lyric soprano Pumeza Matshikiza gives a mesmerising recital in Berlin as part of DG’s “Musical Moments” series. Accompanied by renowned pianist James Baillieu, she presents a rich and varied programme of songs and arias. Watch her performance on DG Stage, next Friday - March 19. Tickets on sale now: dgt.link/stage_pumeza | Deutsche Grammophon - DG | Facebook

The shortlist for the Gramophone Awards has been announced – and Benjamin Appl and James Baillieu are nominated in the vocal category! Here they are performing some gorgeous Grieg just for us… Find out more about the Gramophone Awards: http://classfm.co/5I5WMu | Classic FM

56K views · 329 reactions | Stunning singing for your Sunday morning...

78K views · 4.2K reactions | Enjoy baritone Benjamin Appl performing Youkali, one of two Kurt Weill songs included on his new Alpha Classics album with pianist James Baillieu. Awarding the album five stars Opera Now describes Forbidden Fruit as “a delicious album with an intriguing sense of sin.” ► Discover it today: https://lnk.to/ForbiddenFruit_ApplFA | Alpha Classics | Facebook

11 reactions | »Need4Lied« Klappe die 2te! Benjamin Appl und James Baillieu singen und spielen für euch »Der Einsame« von Franz Schubert und haben eine klare Botschaft: »Es geht um einen Einsamen, der sich selbst isoliert und trotzdem Freude darin findet«. Alle Beiträge unserer Reihe #DigitalUnterwegs gibt’s hier: https://bit.ly/DigitalUnterwegs | Heidelberger Frühling | Facebook

Having had the pleasure of working with James Baillieu previously, I was incredibly excited to collaborate with him again on Franz Liszt’s Consolation No. 3. The extraordinary magical atmosphere of this piece is stunning, and recording it with James was both inspiring and a genuine joy! Listen here: https://sheku.lnk.to/Liszt | Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Benjamin Appl and James Baillieu present an astonishing journey from paradise and beyond, exploring the passion and drama inherent in the metaphor of forbidden fruit. The repertoire ranges from folk songs to German art songs, through the French masters to contemporary works. ► Discover this new album now: https://lnk.to/ForbiddenFruit_ApplFA | Alpha Classics