BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES – Ives, Barber & Copland

Ives Three Places in New England

Barber Violin Concerto

Copland Appalachian Spring

Established for 90 years and regulars at the BBC Proms, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales are also our long-standing Lichfield Festival Associate Orchestra!

As the major event in our America250 series to celebrate the 250^th anniversary of American Independence, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and visiting conductor Ryan McAdams bring us an all-American programme, featuring New England-inspired works by Charles Ives, the sumptuous Samuel Barber Violin Concerto (joined by multiple award-winning US-Russian soloist, Maria Ioudenitch pictured) alongside the full version of the stunning and much-loved Appalachian Spring, Aaron Copland’s ballet for orchestra, often cited as one of American music’s great masterpieces.

All Lichfield Festival performances inside Lichfield Cathedral are enhanced with accompanying TV screens at regular intervals throughout the audience, giving you a close‑up view of the stage. No matter where you’re sitting, you’ll have an unbeatable view of every expression, movement, and note, specially curated to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

Event sponsor (soloist): Lorna Boxall

Event sponsor (orchestra): HCB Solicitors

Price bands : £46 / £35 / £26 / £16

We offer a wide range of discounts, including concessions for students, benefits recipients, carers/essential companions, and Under 30s, plus special standby rates for students and under‑25s (ID required). Family pricing applies to selected events. For further details please see Booking Information | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team.