Lise Davidsen Opens Schubert Club Season in St. Paul
Soprano Lise Davidsen performs an expansive recital of German Lieder at the Ordway Recital Hall.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Classical
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Soprano Lise Davidsen launched the Schubert Club International Artist Series season with a recital at the Ordway Recital Hall. Accompanied by pianist James Baillieu, the 39-year-old performer delivered a program focused on Schubert songs.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant start to the local concert season, highlighting the continued collaboration between world-renowned vocalists and the Schubert Club. It showcases the versatility of artists recently featured in major productions like Verdi's Macbeth at the Metropolitan Opera.
The recital spanned a two-plus-hour program, showcasing an intensive selection of Schubert works. This performance follows Davidsen's recent turn in Verdi's Macbeth at the Metropolitan Opera.
The players
Lise Davidsen
A 39-year-old soprano known for her international opera career and recent lead role in Verdi's Macbeth at the Metropolitan Opera.
James Baillieu
A prominent pianist who serves as the collaborative partner for Lise Davidsen in this recital series.
Schubert Club
A long-standing musical organization in St. Paul that hosts the International Artist Series featuring globally recognized musicians.
The details
Divided into two halves, the concert explored themes of darkness and light through staples such as Death and the Maiden and Erlkönig. The duo utilized two distinct costumes during the course of the evening.
Timeline
Friday, October 23, 2026: Lise Davidsen performed at the Ordway Recital Hall.
Industry Dynamics
The performance follows a pattern set by the Schubert Club International Artist Series to feature globally recognized vocalists at the start of its annual season. This collaboration highlights the reliance of regional organizations on international stars to drive engagement in classical music.
Local attendees can look forward to a series of high-profile vocal recitals as the season progresses. This event highlights the return of major international classical talent to St. Paul stages.
The takeaway
Attending a two-hour recital provides a deeper immersion into the thematic range of a composer compared to shorter concert formats. Audience members can maximize their experience by reviewing the program themes of darkness and light prior to attendance.
Further reading
For more highlights from the local music scene, visit the St. Paul Classical section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Star Tribune.
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