Various Composers - Songs from The Proms (Elizabeth Watts; Sarah Connoly; Louis Lortie)

Information

1. Franz Schubert - Die junge Nonne, D828
2. Franz Schubert - Gretchen am Spinnrade, D118
3. Franz Schubert - Lied der Mignon, D877/3
4. Franz Schubert - Erlkönig, D328
5. Dora Pejačević - Zwei Schmetterlingslieder, Op. 52: Goldne Sterne, blaue Glöckchen
6. Dora Pejačević - Zwei Schmetterlingslieder, Op. 52: Schwebe du Schmetterling, schwebe vorbei
7. Dora Pejačević - Verwandlung, Op. 37
8. Dora Pejačević - Liebeslied, Op. 39
9. Alma Mahler - Die stille Stadt (arr. Colin & David Matthews)
10. Alma Mahler - Licht in der Nacht (arr. Colin & David Matthews)
11. Alma Mahler - Bei dir ist es traut (arr. Colin & David Matthews)
12. Franz Schubert - Fantasy in C Major 'Wanderer ', D760 (arr. Liszt)

Elizabeth Watts, soprano

Sarah Connoly, mezzo-soprano

Louis Lortie, piano

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

John Storgårds, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: BBC Music Magazine

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An alumnus of the Royal College of Music, British lyric soprano Elizabeth Watts has established a prominent career marked by multiple prestigious accolades, including the Kathleen Ferrier Award and a Fellowship from her alma mater. Celebrated for her exceptional vocal beauty and technical mastery, she is a prolific recording artist with an expansive discography spanning Bach, Strauss, and award-winning modern collaborations. Watts is highly sought after as a recitalist and concert performer internationally, executing a vast repertoire from classical masterpieces to contemporary world premieres. Her versatile artistry also extends to leading operatic roles at major houses, cementing her reputation as a leading figure in classical music.

British mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly, a Fellow of the Royal College of Music, has built an illustrious career recognized by numerous honors, including a DBE in 2017 and the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Singer Award. Celebrated for her exceptional versatility, she has performed leading operatic roles at premier global venues, including Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera, and the English National Opera, with notable acclaimed portrayals of Wagnerian and Handelian characters. A prominent concert artist and recitalist, Connolly frequently collaborates with world-renowned orchestras at major international festivals and remains strongly committed to premiering contemporary vocal works.

Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has established a distinguished international reputation over a five-decade career, celebrated for his individualistic interpretations of master piano repertoire. After winning the 1984 Busoni Competition, he became a frequent soloist with prestigious orchestras across five continents, building long-standing relationships with the BBC and major Canadian ensembles. A prolific recording artist for Chandos Records, Lortie's extensive discography includes complete cycles of Chopin, Beethoven, and Ravel. Beyond his acclaimed solo recitals and duo partnerships, he serves as Artistic Director of the LacMus Festival and actively mentors the next generation of exceptional pianists globally.