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 -
Originally from Congo, now based in London, Kasai Masai are superstars of ‘Soukous’ – Congolese dance music. Their music reflects their journey from the rural to urban and is written in Swahili, Lingala and Kimongo, to portray the cultural diversity of Congo. Influenced by sounds that have been passed down through generations, Kasai Masai’s
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
"You are left with the sensation of being touched to the core by exquisitely played pieces" Songlines Over the last 20 years, Ahmed has established a successful European career, while maintaining strong links from student days in Cuba, and is widely recognised as an ambassador both for the music and musicians of his native
Dubbed ‘the Indiana Jones of Early Music’ (BBC Radio 3), Julian Perkins enjoys a varied career as a solo keyboard player, chamber musician and conductor. In a rare chance to hear a clavichord recital, his programme includes works by J.S. Bach, Pachelbel and C.P.E. Bach. Julian regularly works with most of the UK’s leading period
A 2019 Festival Young Artist, Emily’s career has blossomed and she now has two award-winning albums to her name. Here, Emily plays Mozart Sonatas in E-flat major, K.302 & B-flat major, K. 454, as well as Amy Beach Sonata in A minor, Op. 34. Mozart Sonata for Violin & Piano in B-flat major, K. 454 Price
Our 2024 Gordon Clark Scholar, Angus Webster, is joined by bright young Australian talent, Catherina Lee, and David Waterman (cellist of the renowned Endellion Quartet) for Schubert Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major. A British conductor and pianist, highlights of Angus' 2024/25 season include debuts conducting the Bergische Symphoniker and the Prague Philharmonia, along
Described by The Times as "Britain's favourite clarinettist", Emma Johnson is one of the few clarinet players to have made a career as a soloist. Since winning the BBC Young Musician of the Year at the age of seventeen she has gone on to become one of the UK's biggest selling classical artists and is
Appearing courtesy of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, prize-winning Catalan cellist Gerard Flotats plays a programme to include Brahms Cello Sonata No. 2 in F major, accompanied by Julian Chan. A versatile young musician performing a wide spectrum of music, from Baroque on historical instruments to contemporary compositions with electronics, Gerard is Winner of
Kindly supported by the Royal Over-Seas League, rising star violinist Mabelle Park (1st prize, 2025 ROSL Strings) will play Elgar Violin Sonata in E minor, plus works by Debussy and Clara Schumann, also accompanied by Julian Chan. Strings section winner of the 2025 Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition, Mabelle Park is a German born
Our former Festival Associate Artist, Danny Driver, appears at our Chamber Festival for the first time to play Haydn F minor Variations, Schubert Impromptu No. 3 in B-flat major D. 935, and, to celebrate the release of his new recording of the work, J.S. Bach Goldberg Variations BWV 988. Recognised internationally as an artist of
Take an evening to escape the festive rush and immerse yourself in a concert of spellbinding music, a quietly beautiful celebration of mystery, wonder and the deep, still heart of the season, performed by candlelight. Expect some of your favourite carols, and discover a treasure trove of gorgeous new - and old - music and readings that explore the magic, humour and peace of Christmas..
