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Junyan Chen plays
Beethoven, Amy Beach, Liszt and Bartók

Monday, 02 March 2020 by Stuart Tetley
Junyan, a former Lichfield Festival Young Artist, appearing with us - to great acclaim - in July 2022, is a concert pianist, chamber musician, and collaborator with a wealth of experience across diverse musical genres. Her confident playing, characterized by virtuoso technique, warmth and vibrancy, has graced many prestigious venues.
Tagged under: Classical Music, Piano

Lichfield Festival Friends Quiz

Monday, 02 March 2020 by Stuart Tetley
It's always nice to know that our events have been enjoyed, and the contributions of members who write reviews are much appreciated. It's a bonus when a visitor offers compliments, so it's a pleasure to include these comments from Ron and Sandra "I'd just like to comment on last Saturday's quiz at Martin Heath Hall: Sandra and I thought the evening was a complete success. It was very well presented by quiz masters Barrie and Phil, and the questions were interesting and sensible general questions that spanned all ages and abilities. The fish and chip supper was top quality. Please invite us again next time."
Tagged under: Classical Music, Piano

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I choose to support the Festival’s work with younger musicians, via the Festival’s Young Artist platform for performers who are just beginning to make their way in the world.  The fact that these names often become well known in the musical world within a few years is only an added recompense for the joy of the quality of their performances, which we often look back on for several years when we encounter them again, this time as a more mature and well-known adult soloists with the CBSO, for example, or at the Proms.

   -David Mayes OBE

Having been a young musician myself many years ago (not wishing to recall how many), the encouragement of the Young Artist Series is a particular passion of mine. The Festival has proven to be a superb platform for these young people, demonstrated by the worldwide acclaim and success that many have moved on to achieve. When these artists return to perform for us years later having developed their talent even further, it is a heart-warming occasion.  This year, 2021, I have had the usual tortuous struggle to select those whom I have wished to offer the extra support. 

   -Nigel O’Mara

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