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SUMMARY:THE AYOUB SISTERS
DESCRIPTION:JOIN WAITING LIST FOR THE AYOUB SISTERS\n  \nAn evening where world music and classical crossover collide\, as Scottish/Egyptian instrumentalists and composers The Ayoub Sisters make a Festival debut. Recognised internationally for their chemistry on stage\, as well as their ability to unite different genres and cultures together in their unique performing style\, they have performed at some of the world’s most prestigious events\, including the Royal Albert Hall\, Dubai Opera and Glastonbury. \nAlongside their chart-topping second album Arabesque – a celebration of and tribute to music from the Arab World – they also appear regularly on TV and radio\, with a screen debut at the BAFTAs and performances at the Last Night of the Proms\, on Songs of Praise and on Radio 3\, Classic FM and Scala Radio amongst many others. \n \n  \n  \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. \n  \nJOIN WAITING LIST FOR THE AYOUB SISTERS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/the-ayoub-sisters/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,World
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T153000
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SUMMARY:SAMRAT MAJUMDER guitar - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR SAMRAT MAJUMDER\n  \nScottish-Indian guitarist Samrat is a 2026 Classic FM ‘Rising Star’ and a YCAT artist. This season\, he performs across the UK\, culminating in a debut recital at the Wigmore Hall\, as well as in concerto with the de Havilland Orchestra. His Festival programme will include works by Dowland\, J. S. Bach and Schubert. \nde Narváez Canción del Emperador\nDowland Praeludium & Fantasia No. 7\nJ.S. Bach Lute Suite No. 2\, BWV 997\nSor Grand Solo\, Op. 14\nGranados (arr. Refik Kaya) Valses Poéticos\nSchubert (arr. Mertz) Drei Lieder\n \n  \n \n \nEvent sponsor: Shirley & Richard Newby \n  \n  \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. \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \n  \nPhoto: Kaupo Kikkas \nBOOK TICKETS FOR SAMRAT MAJUMDER
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/samrat-majumder-guitar/
LOCATION:Church of St Chad\, Saint Chad's Road\, Lichfield\, WS137ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T120000
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SUMMARY:JAMES ORFORD organ
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR JAMES ORFORD\n  \nPlease note the start time for this event is 11am and not 10.30am as previously published \nJames Orford is a prize-winning organist\, who has recently taken up the post of Organist at St Paul’s Cathedral\, London. A soloist\, accompanist\, continuo player\, repetiteur\, and teacher\, before moving to St Paul’s\, James was Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St Paul’s\, Knightsbridge and the Acting College Organist and Head of Organ at Eton College.  Prior to that\, he was the Organist in Residence at Westminster Cathedral. \nPart of our part of our America250 season\, James’ programme will include Horatio Parker’s Festival Prelude and an arrangement of the Largo from Dvorak’s New World Symphony. \nParker Festival Prelude\nSowande Pastourelle & Obangiji\nSowerby Rhapsody\nDvorak Largo from Symphony No. 9 ‘New World’\nVierne Symphony No. 3 in F# minor\, Op. 28 \n  \nEvent Sponsors: Hazel & David Cliffe\, John Maxwell-Jones\, and Nick Waller \n  \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. \n  \nBOOK TICKETS FOR JAMES ORFORD
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/james-orford-organ/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T211000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144447Z
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SUMMARY:JESS GILLAM
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR JESS GILLAM\n  \nThe saxophone as you have never heard it before\, as star performer and broadcaster Jess Gillam and her superb Ensemble celebrate the dynamism and emotional power of one of the world’s most versatile instruments. Although rooted in classical music\, Jess’s programme offers an expansive exploration of a massive range of genres – from the groove of Michael Nyman and Corelli\, to barnstorming tunes by the Danish String Quartet and and the soaring beauty of Debussy. \nWith her 7-piece band\, her treasured soprano and alto saxophones and her passion for connecting to audiences\, Jess’s programme pulls on the common threads found in music spanning centuries to deliver a high octane evening that will leave you beaming from ear to ear. \n \nEvent Sponsor: Jerry Sykes \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. \nPrice bands : £36 / £30 / £24 \n  \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: Robin Clewley \nBOOK TICKETS FOR JESS GILLAM
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/jess-gillam/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T161000
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SUMMARY:PALISANDER - Cries of London
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR PALISANDER\n  \nPalisander bring us a signature blend of music and words in tribute to London – the city they call home – featuring repertoire spanning 800 years\, performed on their vast array of recorders\, ranging from 15cm to 2m tall. \nCries of London follows the voices of Londoners throughout history\, who preserved the city’s sounds\, through the notating of church bells\, market criers\, sailor’s work songs and Frost Fairs on the frozen river Thames of times past. \nHandel\, Purcell\, Dowland and Holst all feature (all once called London home)\, alongside the more mysterious ‘Mrs Philharmonica’ (a female baroque composer whose true identity is still unknown) and even an offering from an English Queen. \n \nEvent Sponsor: In memory of Caroline Green \n  \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. \n  \nBOOK TICKETS FOR PALISANDER
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/palisander-cries-of-london/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Church Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T130000
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SUMMARY:ALVIN WONG saxophone & CHICHI LI piano - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR ALVIN WONG\n  \nAlvin Wong first studied in Hong Kong and is currently a postgraduate student at the Royal Northern College of Music. He is the winner of the RNCM Concerto Competition 2026 and was also a prize-winner at the Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition 2025. He has performed internationally\, including appearances at the World Saxophone Congresses in 2023 and 2025. In this recital\, he performs works by Albéniz\, Iturralde and Cimarosa\, alongside pianist Chichi Li. \nCimarosa (arr. Benjamin) Concerto on Themes by Cimarosa \nMaruice Tableaux de Provence\nRichard Bab Boujloud\nAlbéniz Asturias from Suite Española\nIturrlade Suite Hellenique  \nEvent sponsor: Shirley & Richard Newby \n*Alvin and Chichi appear by kind permission of the RNCM \n  \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. \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \nBOOK TICKETS FOR ALVIN WONG
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/alvin-wong/
LOCATION:Wade Street Church\, Wade Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T211000
DTSTAMP:20260623T091730Z
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SUMMARY:BALLET CYMRU - Sleeping Beauty
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR BALLET CYMRU\n  \nJourney to an enchanted world of love\, magic and destiny \nFestival dance favourites Ballet Cymru return to Lichfield with a brand-new reimagination of the classic fairy tale of a young princess spellbound by a curse.  Touching on the themes of love\, acceptance and what it means to be different\, the ballet is swept along by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. \nSleeping Beauty features innovative choreography\, exceptional dancing\, distinctive costumes and immersive projections; so\, come into the woods to celebrate Ballet Cymru’s 40th anniversary\, and see this company of breathtaking dancers take you on a journey like no other. \nTake a sneak peek at the production shots for Sleeping Beauty \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 : £36 / £29 / £24 / £14 \nTo widen access to Ballet Cymru’s performances\, a pre-recorded audio description of this production will be made available in English and in Welsh. Please speak to our box office team for more information. \n  \n \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. \n  \nBOOK TICKETS FOR BALLET CYMRU
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ballet-cymru-3/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Dance,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260713T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T155007Z
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SUMMARY:ANELISE GAMULESCU piano - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR ANELISE GAMULESCU\n  \nAnelise holds a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music\, finishing her undergraduate studies this summer.  Her musicianship was recently recognized with a 1st and Special Prize at the Elite Musicians International Competition at home in Iasi\, Romania. Here\, she will play works by Debussy Images Book I and Mel Bonis. \nPaladi Theme and Variations \nMozart Piano Sonata No. 8 in A minor\, K.310\nDebussy Selection from Images\, Book I\nBonis Selection from Femmes de légende\nToduță Passacaglia (Theme and variations on a Romanian Carol)  \n  \nEvent sponsor: Wendy & Paddy Martin \n  \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. \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \nBOOK TICKETS FOR ANELISE GAMULESCU
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/anelise-gamulescu-piano/
LOCATION:Wade Street Church\, Wade Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T214500
DTSTAMP:20260519T135021Z
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SUMMARY:MIDLANDS CHOIR OF THE YEAR - FINAL
DESCRIPTION:This event is now sold out. Please join the waiting list for any returned tickets or in case we’re able to put additional tickets on sale. \nJOIN WAITING LIST FOR MIDLANDS CHOIR OF THE YEAR FINAL\n  \nAfter two extraordinary competitions in 2022 and 2024\, the search is on for the next  Midlands Choir of the Year winners! \nFollowing an incredible live Semi-Final on Sunday 10th May\, when we were treated the most glorious day of stunning singing\, we are thrilled to announce that the finalists for Midlands Choir of the Year 2026 are: \n\nCantare Choir\nFriday Voices\nInspire Choir\nThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Staff Choir\nSix Town Sound\nStaffordshire Show Choir\n\n  \nA huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2026 Finalists and our sincere thanks to all of our amazing semi-finalists \n  \nJoin us for an evening of high drama and stunning music from the region’s most talented amateur singers\, performing a wide variety of their own specially-chosen repertoire in the sublime acoustic of Lichfield Cathedral. \nAnd\, you can also cast your own vote as part of our Audience Prize\, and hear a special performance from 2024 Champions MaleVox pictured\, before our panel of esteemed judges reveal the identity of the 2026 MCOTY winners! \nEarly booking is advised to avoid disappointment. \n \n \nEvent Sponsor: \n \nPrice bands : £24 / £18 / £14 / £10 \n  \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. \nJOIN WAITING LIST FOR MIDLANDS CHOIR OF THE YEAR FINAL
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/midlands-choir-of-the-year-final-2/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Jazz,Popular Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T144000
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SUMMARY:AURORA PERCUSSION DUO
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR AURORA PERCUSSION\n  \nSince 2010\, regular Festival visitor Delia Stevens (Kabantu; Stevens & Pound) and Le Yu have made it their mission to redefine the art of percussion. Winners of the 60th Royal Over-Seas League Ensemble Award\, Aurora have since received invitations to perform worldwide. \nDescribed as ‘superb’ (Financial Times)\, Aurora’s adrenaline-fuelled concert performances are aurally and visually spectacular\, presenting a vast repertoire of music spanning centuries from J. S. Bach to Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee to Gershwin and on to the present day\, whilst exploring instruments from the five-octave marimba to the humble egg shaker. \n \nEvent Sponsor: The Barnard Family \n  \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. \nBOOK TICKETS FOR AURORA PERCUSSION
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/aurora-percussion-duo/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T144500
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SUMMARY:PETER RABBIT'S MUSICAL ADVENTURES - Waterperry Opera
DESCRIPTION:Peter Rabbit’s Musical Adventures is a delightful\, family-friendly performance that blends a charming retelling of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale storytelling together with classical music: a perfect introduction to classical music for children – and fun for all ages! \nFollow Peter as he squeezes under the garden gate\, dodges Mr McGregor\, and learns a few lessons along the way – all guided by a magical storyteller\, interwoven with moments from Haydn’s vibrant string quartets performed live. This playful production is an ideal first opera or classical experience for children\, with plenty to enjoy for grown-ups too. \nPlease note this is an indoor event. \nEvent Sponsor: Lichfield Cathedral School \n  \n  \nBOOK TICKETS FOR PETER RABBIT'S MUSICAL ADVENTURE
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/peter-rabbit-2/
LOCATION:Minster Hall\, Dam Street\, Lichfield\, WS13 6AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T134000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141451Z
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SUMMARY:ARIEL LANYI piano - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR ARIEL LANYI\n  \nA previous 3rd prize winner at the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition\, Ariel’s recent highlights include recitals at the Wigmore Hall\, in Spain\, Germany\, Austria and the US. His full-length programme features Beethoven Sonata No. 24\, Debussy Préludes (Book II) and works by Schumann and Respighi. \nBeethoven Sonata No. 24 in F# major\, Op. 78\nSchumann Fantasiestücke\, Op. 12\nRespighi Notturno\n***\nDebussy Préludes\, Book II \n \nEvent sponsor: Shirley & Richard Newby \n  \n \n  \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. \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \nBOOK TICKETS FOR ARIEL LANYI
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ariel-lanyi-piano/
LOCATION:Wade Street Church\, Wade Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T124500
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SUMMARY:PETER RABBIT'S MUSICAL ADVENTURES - Waterperry Opera
DESCRIPTION:Peter Rabbit’s Musical Adventures is a delightful\, family-friendly performance that blends a charming retelling of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale storytelling together with classical music: a perfect introduction to classical music for children – and fun for all ages! \nFollow Peter as he squeezes under the garden gate\, dodges Mr McGregor\, and learns a few lessons along the way – all guided by a magical storyteller\, interwoven with moments from Haydn’s vibrant string quartets performed live. This playful production is an ideal first opera or classical experience for children\, with plenty to enjoy for grown-ups too. \nPlease note this is an indoor event. \nEvent Sponsor: Lichfield Cathedral School \n  \n \nLFF Priority Booking Opens: Platinum/Founder/Millennium/Gold – 9th April | Silver/Bronze: 16th April | General Booking Opens: 23rd April \nBOOK TICKETS FOR PETER RABBIT'S MUSICAL ADVENTURE
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/peter-rabbit/
LOCATION:Minster Hall\, Dam Street\, Lichfield\, WS13 6AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T211000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130735Z
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SUMMARY:MAXIM CALVER cello & KUMI MATSUO piano - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR MAXIM CALVER \n  \nMaxim first gained recognition as a BBC Young Musician Finalist\, making his concerto debut with the CBSO at Symphony Hall. Since then\, he has appeared in venues across Europe\, including a recent 14-concert tour alongside Nicola Benedetti. He is joined here by pianist Kumi Matsuo for works by Debussy and Schumann. \nDebussy Cello Sonata in D minor \nSchumann Adagio & Allegro\, Op. 70\nBridge Four Pieces for Cello and Piano\nBeethoven Cello Sonata No. 3 in A major\, Op. 69 \n  \n \nEvent sponsor: Nigel O’Mara \n \n  \n  \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. \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \nBOOK TICKETS FOR MAXIM CALVER
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/maxim-calver-kumi-matsuo/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Church Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T211500
DTSTAMP:20260519T122748Z
CREATED:20260331T123202Z
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SUMMARY:RALPH & URSULA VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: A Love Story in Words & Music - Katie Bray mezzo\, Kieran Rayner baritone & Nigel Foster piano
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR RALPH & URSULA VAUGHAN WILLIAMS \n  \nRalph and Ursula met in 1938 when both were married to their respective spouses. Despite their age gap\, they embarked on a passionate relationship\, and she became his second wife in 1953. Their story is told by Kieran Rayner (Ralph)\, singing some of the composer’s most beautiful songs\, together with words from his letters and writings\, and winner of the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize at the 2019 Cardiff Singer of the World competition\, Kate Bray (Ursula) pictured\, singing settings of Ursula’s poetry\, with extracts from her autobiography and biography of Ralph. They are joined by pianist\, Nigel Foster\, who also devised this superbly-crafted programme. \nIn memory of Norman & Gwen Hargreaves \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSupported by the Vaughan Williams Foundation \n  \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. \nBOOK TICKETS FOR RALPH & URSULA VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/ralph-ursula-vaughan-williams/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T160628Z
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SUMMARY:THE PURCELL SCHOOL - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:A talented cohort of students from specialist music school\, The Purcell School\, make Festival debuts to open our 2026 Series\, with pieces for solo piano\, string quartet and piano quintet. Part of our America250 season\, their programme will include works by Prokofiev\, Chopin\, Liszt and extracts from Dvorak’s American Quartet. \nDvorak Excerpts from String Quartet No. 12 in F major\, Op. 96 ‘American’\nProkofiev Sarcasms\, Op. 17\nChopin Etude Op. 25\, No. 5 in E minor \nLiszt Hungarian Rhapsody\, No. 11\nDvorak Excerpt from Piano Quintet No. 2 in A major\, Op. 81\n \n  \nEvent sponsor: Valerie & Chris Cartwright \n  \nLFF Priority Booking Opens: Platinum/Founder/Millennium/Gold – 9th April | Silver/Bronze: 16th April | General Booking Opens: 23rd April \n  \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. \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \nBOOK TICKETS FOR THE PURCELL SCHOOL
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/the-purcell-school/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Church Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T215000
DTSTAMP:20260519T095945Z
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SUMMARY:LIBERATA COLLECTIVE - Antonia: Beyond the Myth of Marie Antoinette
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS FOR LIBERATA COLLECTIVE\n  \nReturning after their beautiful production of Handel’s opera Orlando in 2024\, baroque movement and music specialists\, the Liberata Collective\, bring us a programme built around the life and times of Marie Antoinette\, wife of the ill-fated King of France\, Louis XVI (as part of our French Icons season). \nBorn an archduchess of Austria\, Maria Antonia Josefa Johanna was the youngest daughter of Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I of the Holy Roman Empire. This staged recital – in full period costume and wigs – explores the real woman behind the myth of Queen Marie. \nMusic by Gluck\, Piccinni\, Bologne\, Sacchini and others will be interwoven with the Queen’s own letters\, casting an unflattering eye on French society’s treatment of women in the public eye… \n  \n \nVideo: Learn more about baroque gesture behind the scenes of Liberata Collective’s 2024 production of Handel’s Orlando. \n  \nEvent Sponsor: Close Friends \n  \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. \nBOOK TICKETS FOR LIBERATA COLLECTIVE
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/liberata-collective-antonia/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T223000
DTSTAMP:20250528T132318Z
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SUMMARY:JENEBA KANNEH-MASON piano
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Johanna Berghorn \nBOOK TICKETS\n  \nOur candle-lit concert to close the 2025 Festival sees rising-star pianist\, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason\, make her Lichfield Festival debut. \nAlready captivating audiences with the maturity of her performances\, Jeneba’s debut at the 2024 BBC Proms was heralded by the press as “demonstrating musical insight\, technical acuity\, and an engaging performing persona” (Music OMH). \nA Classic FM ‘Rising Star’\, Jeneba’s career now takes her to major venues worldwide\, and her TV appearances have seen her play at the BAFTAs and the Royal Variety Performance. An exclusive Sony Classical Artist\, Jeneba’s debut solo album Fantasie was released in early March. \nJeneba’s Festival programme includes works by Chopin\, Debussy and Florence Price that are featured on her album\, together with music by J.S. Bach (Partita No. 5) and Beethoven (Sonata No. 17\, ‘The Tempest’). \n  \n \n  \nEvent Sponsors The 88 Key Club Members \nThis performance is kindly supported by ‘The 88 Key Club Members’ – to join them and help us to bring world-class music to Lichfield Festival visit 88 Key Club – Jenebah Kanneh-Mason \nPhoto: John Davis \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/jeneba-kanneh-mason-piano/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T161500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T175500
DTSTAMP:20251211T132830Z
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SUMMARY:PALISANDER - Recorder Quartet - Double\, Double Toil & Trouble
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nIn a performance featuring music by Tartini\, JS Bach and Hildegard von Bingen\, alongside Renaissance consort music and contemporary works\, Palisander explore the historic relationship between music and the magical spectrum\, including elements of mathematics\, philosophy and the occult. \nA hit at last year’s Festival – and now our Associate Early Music Ensemble – Palisander are a vibrant young ensemble who perform largely from memory on recorders up to six feet tall! \n“making recorders phenomenally interesting and exciting” Katie Derham\, BBC Radio 3 \n \nEvent Sponsor Lorna Boxall \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/palisander-recorder-quartet-double-double-toil-trouble/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T205000
DTSTAMP:20250528T134250Z
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SUMMARY:BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nBRUCH Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major\, Op. 46 \nBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’ in E-flat major\, Op. 55 \nLed by their inspirational Principal Conductor\, Ryan Bancroft\, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales returns to the Festival for a programme of music by Bruch and Beethoven. \nFor Bruch’s much-loved Scottish Fantasy– his virtuoso showcase for orchestra and violin\, inspired by Scottish folk tunes – BBCNOW will be joined by soloist Hana Chang\, one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars of 2024\, and a Radio 3 New Generation Artist. \nBeethoven’s Eroica has been described as “the greatest symphony” (BBC Music Magazine)\, with Leonard Bernstein hailing its opening movements as “perhaps the greatest in all symphonic music”. Without doubt\, it is a revolutionary work that ushered in the ‘romantic’ era\, stunning in its scope and emotional impact. \nOrchestra Sponsors Shirley & Richard Newby  Soloist Sponsor Lorna Boxall \n  \nPrice bands : £46 / £35 / £26 / £16 \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/bbc-national-orchestra-of-wales-4/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250719T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20250528T134806Z
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SUMMARY:BUTE WIND QUINTET - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nProgramme to include: \nMilhaud La cheminée du Roi René\nMozart Adagio in Bb for Wind Quintet\, K. 411\nVaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite \n\n\nThe Bute Wind Quintet is a multi-award winning ensemble\, whose mission is to promote contemporary and underperformed chamber music. Recent recitals include the Beaumaris Festival\, Cowbridge Music Festival and the Fishguard Music Festival. The group have notably performed for the Royal Society of Musicians\, the University of South Wales Graduation Ceremonies\, and the International Malcolm Arnold Festival. \n\nThe quintet are two-time winners of the June Emerson Wind Music Ensemble Launchpad Prize and have held a two year Artists Residency at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre. The group have given recitals for the Cwmdu Music Concert Series and Concerts at the Crossroads Recital Series. \nIndividually\, Gabriella Alberti flute\, Sam Willsmore oboe\, Hannah Harding bassoon\, Nathan Barker French horn and Meg Davies clarinet have all freelanced with professional orchestras such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Welsh National Opera\, and bassoonist Hannah Harding has joined Sinfonia Smith Square (formerly Southbank Sinfonia) for their 2024/2025 season. \n  \n \n  \nIn memory of David Porter and his quintet\, Dominant Fifth \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 \n  \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/bute-wind-quintet-young-artist-series/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Church Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250718T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250718T130000
DTSTAMP:20250528T135509Z
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SUMMARY:DANIEL SHAO - Flute - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nPhilharmonia Associate Daniel Shao appears courtesy of the Royal Over-Seas League\, after winning the 2024 ROSL wind final. He will be joined by former Festival Young Artist\, George Todica\, to perform works by performs Debussy\, Mozart and Franck. \nProgramme to include: \nDebussy Syrinx\nMozart Violin Sonata in B-flat major\nFranck Violin (Flute) and Piano Sonata \nDaniel is a British-Chinese flautist\, who studied at the Purcell School\, Oxford University\, and Royal Academy of Music\, graduating from both universities with first class honours and a DipRAM\, and training as a member of the European Union Youth Orchestra. He now enjoys a varied freelance career\, performing and recording with ensembles including the Philharmonia (having been Associate Member 2019-2021)\, London Symphony Orchestra\, London Philharmonic\, Chamber Orchestra of Europe\, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra\, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra\, and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. His solo performances have been described as presenting ‘virtuosity\, charm\, and charisma in abundance’ (Ivan Hewitt\, The Telegraph)\, and he has won awards including the Royal Over-Seas League Woodwind Prize\, British Flute Society Young Artist and the Oxford Philharmonic Concerto Competition. As a founding member of Tangram\, he works with other Chinese-associated artists to explore issues of diasporic identity. \nRomanian concert pianist George Todica completed an Artist Diploma degree from the Royal College of Music in 2019 and a Masters of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2017. George made his Wigmore Hall debut in October 2018 as a Tillett Trust Young Artist\, and his recent competition successes include the Keyboard Prize in the 2022 ROSL Annual Music Competition\, first prize at the Norah Sande Award in England\, The ‘Stefano Marizza’ Piano Competition Italy\, the Moray Piano Competition in Scotland\, the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales\, 2nd prize at the International Piano Campus Competition in France\, and 3rd Prize at the International Piano Competition Istanbul in 2020.  A former Young Artist at the Festival\, he has also performed at the Trento Philharmonic Hall\, the Mozarteum Salzburg\, the Dôme de Pontoise in France\, St. Martin-in-the-Fields\, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall\, the West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge\, and at the Buxton and King’s Lynn Festivals. \nKindly supported by  \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 \n  \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \n  \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/daniel-shao-flute-young-artist-series/
LOCATION:Wade Street Church\, Wade Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T212000
DTSTAMP:20250528T135809Z
CREATED:20250410T080324Z
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SUMMARY:SIR WILLARD WHITE AND THE BRODSKY QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nJamaican-born bass Sir Willard White is one of the great all-round musical entertainers of our era\, as dazzling when performing much-loved classics from the Great American Songbook\, as he is on the stages of the world’s great opera houses. Expect an eclectic evening of jazz\, musical theatre\, classical and evergreen pop standards: an unforgettable night from a Knight with a voice for the ages\, full of favourites including Ol’ Man River\, spirituals and folksongs\, highlights from Porgy & Bess and a touch of Sinatra magic via the iconic My Way. \nSir Willard White is joined by the extraordinary Brodsky Quartet\, now in an incredible sixth decade of music-making at the very highest level\, for the final concert of their superb three-year Festival residency. \n \nEvent Sponsor Lichfield Festival Friends \n  \nPrice bands: £36 / £30 / £22 / £15  \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/sir-willard-white-and-the-brodsky-quartet/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T161000
DTSTAMP:20250528T140021Z
CREATED:20250410T080549Z
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SUMMARY:KAREN MARSHALSAY - Scottish Traditional Harps
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nKaren Marshalsay is a master of traditional Scottish harp music and one of the very few musicians who specialise on all three Scottish harps – both gut- and wire-strung and the baroque bray harp\, with its buzzingsitar-like tone. She has performed around the world\, collaborating withartists across the musical spectrum – including much work with other players of traditional Scottish music. \nFull of entertaining musical insights and the stories behind the tunes\, Karen’s concerts take you into the timeless world of Scotland’s ancient instruments. \n \nEvent Sponsors Don & Maureen Evans \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/karen-marshalsay-scottish-traditional-harps/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Folk,World
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250717T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T130000
DTSTAMP:20250528T140056Z
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SUMMARY:MADELEINE PICKERING - Violin - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nRoyal Academy of Music graduates Madeleine Pickering and pianist Victor Lim celebrate the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth in an all-French programme. \n  \nBritish violinist Madeleine Pickering loves to use her performances as a way to bless people with music. Her playing reveals her delight in the rich depth and sweetness of the violin\, and her passion is to use this versatile instrument to offer audiences experiences of imagination and reflection. \nIn 2021\, Madeleine was named a Philip and Dorothy Green Young Artist for Making Music UK. She has given recitals at concert series across the UK and performed many of the major violin and viola concertos. She was recipient of the Len Lickorish Memorial Prize in the strings category of the Royal Overseas League Annual Music Competition 2022\, and has been a member of the Musicians’ Company Young Artist Programme since 2019 when she received the Biddy Baxter and John Hosier Music Trust Special Award. As a student of the Royal Academy of Music in London\, she won all the major internal prizes for her instruments\, including the Theodore Holland Viola Prize\, the Winifred Small Prize for Solo Violin\, and the Martin/Hooton Violin Concerto Prize. \nMadeleine is grateful to play a violin by Giovanni Pistucci of Naples\, dating from c.1920\, generously loaned to her by the Harrison-Frank Foundation in association with J&A Beare. \n  \nDescribed as a pianist with ‘with great possibilities of nuance and perfect flexibility’ (Revista Arta)\, South Korean-British pianist Victor Lim is establishing himself as one of the most versatile and creative musicians of his generation. Following his first public appearance in the televised BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2012\, Victor has performed around the world in the UK\, France\, Germany\, Austria\, Norway\, Denmark\, Romania\, China\, Singapore and South Korea. Victor is a City Music Foundation Artist\, Making Music UK’s Philip and Dorothy Green Young Artist and the winner of the 2021 RNCM Gold Medal. As a musician with tireless curiosity for all genres of music\, Victor’s interest in new music has led to recent work with Thomas Adès\, Graham Fitkin and Stephen Hough. Victor’s affinity with the music of Beethoven has been recognised by two awards from the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe\, whilst he is known to have a great personal passion for the works of Robert Schumann. \n  \nProgramme to include:\nRavel: Violin Sonata No.2 in G major M. 77 –  c.17 mins\nBoulanger: 2 Pieces for Violin and Piano – c. 5 mins\nFaure: Violin Sonata No.1 in A major Op.13 – c. 28 mins \n  \n \nEvent Sponsors Wendy & Paddy Martin \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 \n  \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \n  \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/madeleine-pickering-violin-young-artist-series/
LOCATION:Wade Street Church\, Wade Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T211500
DTSTAMP:20250528T140148Z
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SUMMARY:DON JUAN - The Brilliant Irreverence of Lord Byron
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nThis concert play explores the seductive and scandalous life of Lord Byron through the prism of his great poem\, Don Juan. The brilliant\, and hilarious\, interweaving of Byron and his hero creates a rich impression of one of the greatest creative geniuses of all time. Performed to a soundtrack of classical music\, Don Juan will leave audiences wondering where fact ends and fiction begins. \nActor Tama Matheson brings Lord Byron to life\, joined by pianist Clare Hammond performing music by Beethoven\, Debussy and Grieg. \nEvent Sponsors Shirley & Richard Newby \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\n 
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/don-juan-the-brilliant-irreverence-of-lord-byron/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T133000
DTSTAMP:20250528T140446Z
CREATED:20250410T081236Z
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SUMMARY:JAMES MORLEY - Cello - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nHailed as “Australia’s most exciting young cellist” (Limelight Magazine)\, Switzerland-based Australian musician James Morley works largely as a soloist and chamber musician\, and frequently extends into experimental improvisation\, electronics and post-instrumental performance. \nIn 2024 James was a winner at the live finals of the annual YCAT international auditions at the Wigmore Hall\, subsequently joining their roster. The forthcoming season sees James return to Wigmore Hall for a performance of solo and chamber works with the Manchester Collective\, directed by Duncan Ward. \nHighlights of 2023-24 included giving his solo recital debut at Sydney Opera House Utzon Room\, touring Australia with Jean-Guihen Queyras & Satsuki Odamura for Musica Viva\, solos recitals at Phoenix Central Park Season XI\, Harrogate Festival\, Tempo Rubato\, Klänge\, and with APEX4 for Sydney Festival. He gave his UKARIA solo recital debut at Adelaide Festival 2022 to critical acclaim\, and was a finalist of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship 2020. He is currently completing a Masters of Contemporary Music Performance at the Musik-Akademie Basel\, tutored by Marcus Weiss\, Yaron Deutsch\, Sarah Maria Sun & Mike Svoboda\, and will continue in Ergänzungsstudium in the classes of Thomas Demenga and Imke Frank. \n  \nJames plays the ‘Ex-Robert Barrett’ cello made in 2004 by Rainer Beilharz\, kindly on loan from Professor Mitra Guha\, in memory of her late husband. \n  \nProgramme to include:\nKODÁLY : Sonata for Solo Cello in B minor\, Op. 8\nJ.S. BACH : Suite No. 5 in C minor\, BWV 1011 \n \n  \n \nEvent Sponsors Valerie & Chris Cartwright \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 \n  \nPay just £14 per ticket when booking for 6 or more events in the Young Artist Series (in the same transaction\, discount applied at checkout) \n  \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/james-morley-cello-young-artist-series/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Church Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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SUMMARY:APOLLO'S CABINET - The Comic Muse
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nBorn Catherine Raftor in 1711\, actress\, soprano\, and London stage star Mrs. Clive negotiated the raucous\, fast-moving\, and sometimes unforgiving London theatre world with intelligence and grace. Rising stars Apollo’s Cabinet are a Baroque ensemble whose immersive performances include song\, music and narration. \nFeaturing music by Handel\, Thomas Arne and Geminiani\, this semi-staged performance shines a light on Kitty’s world and showcases the vibrancy of mid-Eighteenth-century theatre\, where ‘Baroque meets Bridgerton’. \n \nEvent Sponsor Close Friends – in memory of Robert Grew \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/apollos-cabinet-the-comic-muse/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Classical
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SUMMARY:JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nClare McCaldin mezzo \nPaul Sheehan bass-baritone \nStephen Dickinson piano \nCole Porter’s witty lyrics and elegant melodies continue to enchant audiences today\, well beyond the life of the shows for which they were first written. His music’s light touch\, however\, conceals a darker side to Porter’s personal story\, including a serious horse-riding accident and life as a gay man in a less accepting era. With introductions to each song\, and a bit of fancy footwork\, this performance reflects on the key themes in Porter’s life and introduces lesser-known gems alongside some of his best-loved tunes. \nEvent Sponsor Jill Sutton \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/just-one-of-those-things/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Theatre
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