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Steven Osborne: Crumb and Feldman

Thursday 18 June
The Britten Sinfonia holding various instruments standing against a orange wall.

Britten Sinfonia II: Phaedra

Thursday 18 June

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and be a part of the story of Snape Maltings.

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Explore summer

Summer at Snape

30 July – 31 August 2026

Summer Shopping Day

Saturday 4 July 2026

About us

The Snape Maltings site.

Snape Maltings

The Red House, a 17th century farmhouse in a lush, green garden.

The Red House, Aldeburgh

Our story

Find out more about the pioneering music, heritage and art charity, Britten Pears Arts.

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Orchestra Baobab

Saturday 22 August

Laura Mvula

Friday 31 July

Find out what we do

Music and family events

Visual art

A footpath on the Snape Maltings site

Creative health

Music for young people, families and schools

Artist development

Music for adults living with long-term health conditions

I want my music to be of use to people, to please them... to enhance their lives

Benjamin Britten

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