Jamaican-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
Philharmonia 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. Programme to include: Debussy Syrinx Mozart Violin Sonata in B-flat major Franck Violin (Flute) and Piano
Programme to include: Milhaud La cheminée du Roi René Mozart Adagio in Bb for Wind Quintet, K. 411 Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite The 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
BRUCH Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, Op. 46 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’ in E-flat major, Op. 55 Led 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. For Bruch’s much-loved Scottish Fantasy– his virtuoso showcase for orchestra
In 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. A hit at last year’s Festival - and now our Associate Early Music Ensemble -
Photo: Johanna Berghorn Our candle-lit concert to close the 2025 Festival sees rising-star pianist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, make her Lichfield Festival debut. Already 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
Baroque movement and music specialists, the Liberata Collective, bring us a programme built around the life and times of Marie Antoinette.
The Purcell School, make Festival debuts to open our 2026 Series.
Ralph and Ursula's story is told with some of the composer's most beautiful songs, together with words from his letters and writings.
BBC Young Musician Finalist Maxim Calver, cello, is joined by pianist Kumi Matsuo for works by Debussy and Schumann.
Immerse 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.
Peter Rabbit’s Musical Adventures is a delightful, family-friendly performance that blends a charming retelling of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale with classical music.
