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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250717T130000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250716T211500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250715T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250715T205500
DTSTAMP:20250528T140656Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250715T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250715T161000
DTSTAMP:20250528T140737Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250715T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250715T130000
DTSTAMP:20250528T141112Z
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SUMMARY:ROB BURTON - Saxophone - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nLondon-based saxophonist and artist Rob Burton won the Woodwind Category Final of BBC Young Musician 2018 and went on to secure a place in the Grand Final at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall\, where he performed as concerto soloist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. \nHighlights since then include appearances as soloist with some of the UK’s leading orchestras\, such as Britten Sinfonia and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra as well as at prestigious international festivals\, including Mecklenburg-Vorpommern\, Leicester\, Cheltenham\, Harrogate\, and Oundle International Festivals. Featured as one of Classic FM’s “Rising Stars 2024: 30 under 30”\, he has performed in prestigious London venues\, namely Wigmore Hall\, St. John’s Smith Square\, St. James’ Piccadilly\, Buckingham Palace\, and Windsor Castle. \nRob previously studied Classical Saxophone on a full scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music with Huw Wiggin\, his master’s degree at the Zürich University of the Arts (ZHdK)\, and is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music on the prestigious Advanced Diploma degree\, as the first ever saxophonist on this course. \n  \nRob is accompanied by Royal Academy alumnus Mark Rogers \nMark Rogers is an American pianist specialising in vocal and chamber music. He has been a Young Artist at the International Lied Festival Zeist\, Leeds Lieder Festival\, the Ludlow English Song Weekend\, and has played for masterclasses with Christian Gerhaher\, Martin Fröst\, Felicity Lott\, and Lawrence Power among others. \nTogether with regular recital partner baritone Florian Störtz\, they won the Prix de Mélodie at the Concours Nadia et Lilli Boulanger and the audience and First prize at the Helmut Deutsch Lieder Competition. Mark performs recitals regularly with musicians on the Countess of Munster and Philharmonia schemes and has played concerts at Scottish Parliament\, the Malmö Radhuset\, and a series of recitals at Atelier Ferrandou in the south of France with cellist Kristian Chojecki. Previously\, he was the accompanist for BBC Choir of the year Les Sirenes\, and is a staff pianist at Oxenfoord summer school. With tenor Hugo Brady\, he will be on the Oxford Song Young Artist scheme for the next two years. \n  \n  \nProgramme to include works by Clara Schumann\, Piazzolla and Poulenc. \n \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 \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/rob-burton-saxophone-young-artist-series/
LOCATION:Wade Street Church\, Wade Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6HL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Young Artist
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T213500
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SUMMARY:LICHFIELD CONCERT BAND
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nWith a reputation as one of the UK’s leading concert bands – and a Platinum Award from the 2023 National Concert Band Festival – the Lichfield Concert Band have toured the globe. \nFollowing sell-out concerts last year at Lichfield Garrick and Lichfield Cathedral\, the 50-piece Band make their Festival debut with a concert mixing show tunes\, film scores\, pop hits and classical masterpieces. \n \n \nEvent Sponsors Lichfield Festival Friends \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/lichfield-concert-band/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Bore Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6LU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Popular Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T212000
DTSTAMP:20250620T081426Z
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SUMMARY:JACQUI DANKWORTH - Windmills
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nJacqui Dankworth and her world class trio\, plus special guests the Carducci Quartet\, present a night of spectacular music to celebrate the release of her new album\, Windmills. \nWindmills presents a kaleidoscope of Jacqui Dankworth’s life to-date and furthers her collaboration with the Carducci String Quartet. Featuring songs and lyrics from artists including Kurt Weill\, Leonard Bernstein\, Stephen Sondheim\, Jacques Brel and Ewan MacColl – with stunning arrangements by Charlie Woods\, Jacqui’s father John Dankworth\, and Lichfield Festival Associate Artist James Pearson. \n“All the songs on this album have struck a chord in my life.” Jacqui Dankworth \n \nEvent Sponsor City Arcade \n  \nPrice bands: £38 / £30 / £24 / £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/jacqui-dankworth-windmills/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Folk,Jazz
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T150000
DTSTAMP:20250627T120344Z
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SUMMARY:IGNAS MAKNICKAS - Piano - Young Artist Series
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nBorn in California and raised in Lithuania\, pianist Ignas Maknickas is now based in London and was a winner at the 2023 Young Classical Artists Trust international auditions. \nOften decorated in competition\, Ignas was winner of the 2024 Award for Keyboard at the Royal Overseas League Annual Music Competition. He also previously won First Prize at the XIX Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Youth in Szafarnia\, First Prize at the XX Piano Competition ‘Young Virtuoso’ in Zagreb\, Third Prize at the Aarhus Piano Competition\, and was a semi-finalist of the 2021 Vendome Prize. \nIgnas has appeared in concerto with many orchestras including the Aarhus Symphony\, Bloomington Symphony in Indiana\, Lithuanian National Symphony and London Mozart Players. In recital he has appeared at prestigious concert halls including the Wigmore Hall and Steinway Hall in London\, Auditorium du Louvre in Paris\, Charlottenborg Festival Hall in Copenhagen and Lithuanian National Philharmonic in Vilnius. \n  \nProgramme (please note change to printed information): \nSchubert Sonata in A major\, D. 664\nSchumann Kinderszenen\, Op. 15\nRemesa Stigmatas – five miniatures for piano\nChopin Nocturnes\, Op. 27\n  \n \n \n  \nEvent Sponsor Nigel O’Mara\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 \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/ignas-maknickas-piano-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:20250714T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T120000
DTSTAMP:20250528T142219Z
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SUMMARY:STEPHEN DISLEY - Organ
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nStephen Disley studied at the Royal College of Music\, London’s Temple Church and Saint-Sulpice in Paris. A former long-standing sub-organist at Southwark Cathedral\, he is now much in demand as both recitalist and accompanist\, performing across the world with renowned groups including Tenebrae\, BBC Singers and the Royal Philharmonic and Moscow State Symphony Orchestras. \nHis Festival recital will feature French music by Dupré and Vierne\, together with favourite works by Liszt and Brahms. \nEvent Sponsors Hazel & David Cliffe\, John Maxwell-Jones\, and Nick Waller \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/stephen-disley-organ/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T201500
DTSTAMP:20250528T142414Z
CREATED:20250410T082612Z
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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:20250713T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T181000
DTSTAMP:20250528T142515Z
CREATED:20250410T082712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T142515Z
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SUMMARY:AROUND THE WORLD (OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN) IN 80 MINUTES - Charles Court Opera
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nAcclaimed Gilbert & Sullivan specialists Charles Court Opera celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special gala programme of duets and songs from the beloved G & S repertoire. \nA sell-out hit at previous Festivals with their stagings of these operettas\, this is a chance to celebrate all of the best loved songs from HMS Pinafore\, The Mikado\, Pirates of Penzance and more in one concert. \nAlso at 1:30pm \n  \nEvening Event Sponsor Marian & Tony Bateman \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/around-the-world-of-gilbert-and-sullivan-2/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T151000
DTSTAMP:20250528T142557Z
CREATED:20250410T082743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T142557Z
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SUMMARY:AROUND THE WORLD (OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN) IN 80 MINUTES - Charles Court Opera
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nAcclaimed Gilbert & Sullivan specialists Charles Court Opera celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special gala programme of duets and songs from the beloved G & S repertoire. \nA sell-out hit at previous Festivals with their stagings of these operettas\, this is a chance to celebrate all of the best loved songs from HMS Pinafore\, The Mikado\, Pirates of Penzance and more in one concert. \nAlso at 4:30pm \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/around-the-world-of-gilbert-and-sullivan-1/
LOCATION:The Hub at St Mary’s\, Market Square\, Lichfield\, WS13 6LG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T212000
DTSTAMP:20250528T142708Z
CREATED:20250410T083053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T142708Z
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SUMMARY:THE BLACK DYKE BAND
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nHaving delighted audiences at our Christmas concert in the Cathedral\, Black Dyke Band are back in Lichfield for a summer performance of brass band favourites will include works by John Williams\, Sir Arthur Bliss and Karl Jenkins\, alongside Rule Brittania\, the Liberty Bell March and a very special Strictly Come Dancing tribute medley. \nWith a history dating back to 1816\, The Black Dyke Band holds a prestigious position in the worldwide brass band community. Renowned for their exceptional musicality\, under the inspirational leadership of their current Music Director Professor Nicholas Childs\, they have won numerous prizes and accolades\, including a combined 53 National and British Championship wins. And they also hold the distinction of being the most recorded band in the world\, with over 370 recordings and counting! \n \nEvent Sponsor HCB Solicitor \n  \n  \nPrice Bands: £40 / £32 / £24  / £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/the-black-dyke-band/
LOCATION:Lichfield Cathedral\, 19A The Close\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 7LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T174000
DTSTAMP:20250528T142819Z
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SUMMARY:THE PADDINGTON TRIO
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nThe Paddington Trio are one of the most exciting ensembles of their generation\, recognized for their fresh interpretations and exuberant energy. As did the famous bear\, Finnish violinist Tuulia Hero\, Irish cellist Patrick Moriarty and American pianist Stephanie Tang have made London their home. Forming less than 5 years ago\, they have already won numerous prizes\, and appeared in prominent concert halls across Europe. They return to Lichfield after huge success at our October Chamber Music Festival with a programme that will include Ravel’s Piano Trio. \n \n \n  \nEvent Sponsor Nigel O’Mara \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  \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/the-paddington-trio-2/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Church Street\, Lichfield\, Staffordshire\, WS13 6ED\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Classical
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SUMMARY:WINNIE-THE-POOH’S SONGBOOK - Waterperry Opera
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nA charming production which brings to life the eternal values of friendship and kindness for audiences young and old\, Winnie-the-Pooh’s Songbook brings exciting adventures for the whole family to enjoy. Experience a child-like timelessness through this endearing tale\, within the perfect summer setting. \nStep into the world of the Hundred Acre Wood as a kind\, honey-loving bear\, Winnie-the-Pooh\, embarks on a series of fun adventures with his friends. As Pooh sets off on a quest to find honey\, he meets his friends Tigger\, Piglet\, Eeyore\, and others\, learning about friendship\, kindness\, and problem-solving along the way. Audiences are invited into a warm\, whimsical world that captures the magic and heart of A.A. Milne’s classic tales. \nWaterperry Opera have previously delighted Festival audiences with their productions of Peter Rabbit\, Peter & the Wolf and Revolting Rhymes. \nAlso at 1:30pm \n \n \n  \nEvent Sponsor Lichfield Cathedral School \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 detail \n  \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/winnie-the-poohs-songbook-2/
LOCATION:Minster Hall\, Dam Street\, Lichfield\, WS13 6AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Family
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DTSTAMP:20250611T095114Z
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SUMMARY:WINNIE-THE-POOH’S SONGBOOK - Waterperry Opera
DESCRIPTION:BOOK TICKETS\n  \nA charming production which brings to life the eternal values of friendship and kindness for audiences young and old\, Winnie-the-Pooh’s Songbook brings exciting adventures for the whole family to enjoy. Experience a child-like timelessness through this endearing tale\, within the perfect summer setting. \nStep into the world of the Hundred Acre Wood as a kind\, honey-loving bear\, Winnie-the-Pooh\, embarks on a series of fun adventures with his friends. As Pooh sets off on a quest to find honey\, he meets his friends Tigger\, Piglet\, Eeyore\, and others\, learning about friendship\, kindness\, and problem-solving along the way. Audiences are invited into a warm\, whimsical world that captures the magic and heart of A.A. Milne’s classic tales. \nWaterperry Opera have previously delighted Festival audiences with their productions of Peter Rabbit\, Peter & the Wolf and Revolting Rhymes. \nAlso at 3:30pm \n \n \n  \nEvent Sponsor Lichfield Cathedral School \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 \n  \nBOOK TICKETS
URL:https://lichfieldfestival.org/event/winnie-the-poohs-songbook-1/
LOCATION:Minster Hall\, Dam Street\, Lichfield\, WS13 6AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Family
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