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SUMMARY:EX CATHEDRA - Rachmaninoff Vespers
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR EX CATHEDRA\n  \nImmerse yourself in the profound beauty of Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil – better known as the Vespers – performed by the internationally acclaimed voices of Ex Cathedra. \nComposed in 1915 at the height of Rachmaninoff’s powers\, this masterpiece of unaccompanied choral writing is a radiant tapestry of ancient Russian chant and lush Romantic harmony. From hushed opening prayer to triumphant final blessing\, the work moves with deep spiritual intensity and overwhelming emotional sweep. \nUnder the direction of long-standing Artistic Director Jeffrey Skidmore\, Ex Cathedra is celebrated for its purity of tone\, warmth of expression\, and exceptional clarity\, bringing rare sensitivity to this deeply moving music. Expect moments of ethereal stillness\, thrilling power\, and a sound world that seems to touch the infinite. \n \nAll 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. \n  \nPrice bands : £38 / £32 / £25 / £16 \nWe 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. \nPhoto: Simon Peter King \nBOOK TICKETS FOR EX CATHEDRA
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ex-cathedra/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choral,Classical
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SUMMARY:MALEVOX
DESCRIPTION:Photo: BABS \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nFour-part a cappella singing group MaleVox were crowned Midlands Choir of the Year at last year’s Festival. Come and see them perform again\, this time for a full concert of their own. \nBased in Birmingham\, their repertoire ranges from jazz\, choral\, barbershop to contemporary pop. MaleVox were formed in 2018 and have enjoyed success in competitions in the UK and internationally\, including third place in 2024’s National UK Barbershop Convention. \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nConcessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/malevox/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choral
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SUMMARY:TENEBRAE - Path of Miracles
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nPath of Miracles is the world’s most enduring route of the Catholic Santiago de Compostella pilgrimage\, and can be traced back to the early 12th Century; today it is visited by tourists and explorers\, as well as by confirmed Catholics and the spiritually curious. The movements of Tenebrae’s musical journey are titled with the names of the path’s four main staging posts\, from Roncesvalles to Santiago itself. Composer Joby Talbot’s stunning setting of sacred texts is a modern masterpiece\, that has been performed across the world since its premiere in 2005. \nOne of the world’s leading vocal ensembles\, award-winning choir Tenebrae has earned international acclaim for its interpretations of choral works and dramatic concert presentations that use varied light and the imaginative orientation of singers to animate sacred spaces. \n“Devastatingly beautiful” Gramophone Magazine  \n \nEvent Sponsors Lydia & Andrew Dymond \nPhoto: Chris O’Donovan \n  \nPrice bands: £42 / £34 / £25 / £14 \nConcessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/tenebrae-path-of-miracles/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choral,Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T205500
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SUMMARY:HOWL
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nHOWL is a nine-voice all-female vocal group from diverse musical backgrounds covering folk\, opera and musical theatre. Brought together through a love of complex\, lush and haunting vocal music\, they perform original compositions and new arrangements of folk songs. \nThe rich programme for this performance will include traditional folk songs from the British Isles\, Venezuela and Spain\, alongside new work by Grammy-award winning musician\, Caroline Shaw\, and their own arrangement of Ewan McColl’s beautiful Nobody Knew She Was There. The group weave field recordings through their live shows\, and the performance will also include songs and soundscapes captured as part of their recent collaboration with nature writer Robert McFarlane exploring the lives of nocturnal creatures. \n  \n \nEvent Sponsor The Barnard Family \nPhoto: Marika Kochiashvili \nConcessions are available for some individuals/groups for Festival events – please see How to Book | Lichfield Festival or ask our Box Office team for further details \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/howl/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Choral,Folk,Popular Music
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