Most Innovative Small Music Festival 2026
Emerging Artist Development Excellence Award 2026
(ninth annual Greater London Awards)
Masterclass and Schubert Song Prize
Kindly sponsored by the Schubert Society of Britain
with special thanks to the German YMCA in London for facilitating the event.
Wednesday 4th November 2026, 2pm and 5.30pm
Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL (nearest tube, Paddington)
The 2026 London Song Festival masterclass is given by the internationally acclaimed baritone Roderick Williams. . It is open to voice and piano duos age 32 and under, selected by audition, who are invited to present two songs (in their original language), at least one of which must be by Schubert. Masterclass participants also compete for the Schubert Song Prize.
Important dates:
Friday 9th October – deadline for applications
Sunday 18th October – Auditions
Wednesday 4th November – Masterclass and Schubert Song Prize
The masterclass is open to voice and piano duos age 32 and under.
The auditions are free to enter, but each successful duo will be required to pay a £50 fee to participate in the masterclass.
Applications can be sent by submitting the attached form:
Masterclass Application Form 2025 — LSF
The masterclass is open to the public, tickets available here*
Wednesday 4th November 2026, 2pm and 5.30pm
Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL (nearest tube, Paddington)
Tickets
Full Price - £20
Concession Price - £15
Student Price - £5
Please note that the London Song Festival does not issue paper tickets, as we love trees too much for that. The names of all ticket purchasers will be on a list at the door and will be admitted accordingly.