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James Baillieu

James Baillieu

piano

Concerts

17 July 2026 20 July 2026 21 July 2026 21 July 2026 22 July 2026 24 July 2026 25 July 2026 26 July 2026 27 July 2026 28 July 2026 29 July 2026 30 July 2026

Biography

South African pianist James Baillieu, winner of prestigious international song and Lied competitions, has partnered with leading singers and instrumentalists around the world. His programming skills have proved their worth at festivals in the UK and Australia, including the Wigmore Hall, at the request of its artistic director. His recordings range from Lieder to the complete works for piano and violin by C.P.E. Bach. In addition to his extensive teaching activities (Royal Academy of Music, Jette Parker Young Artist Programme of the Royal Opera House, Royal Northern College of Music), he leads the Song Programme of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Atelier Lyrique.  

Programme
17 July 2026 10:00
Masterclass
GARNON / MASTERCLASS ART SONG
20 July 2026 15:30
Vocal
ACADEMY PRESENTS I
21 July 2026 11:00
Vocal
ANNA EL-KHASHEM / GIOVANNI SALA / KONSTANTIN KRIMMEL
21 July 2026 15:30
Vocal
PRIX YVES PATERNOT: 10TH ANNIVERSARY
22 July 2026 10:00
Masterclass
QUASTHOFF / MASTERCLASS LIED
24 July 2026 10:00
Masterclass
QUASTHOFF / MASTERCLASS LIED
25 July 2026 10:00
Masterclass
QUASTHOFF / MASTERCLASS LIED
26 July 2026 10:00
Masterclass
PIAU / MASTERCLASS ART SONG
27 July 2026 10:00
Masterclass
PIAU / MASTERCLASS ART SONG
28 July 2026 10:00
Masterclass
PIAU / MASTERCLASS ART SONG
29 July 2026 15:30
Chamber music
ACADEMY PRESENTS III
30 July 2026 10:30
Masterclass
FLEMING / MASTERCLASS OPERA & ART SONG
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