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Festival Academy Masterclass: James Baillieu

James Baillieu, one of today’s leading song and chamber music pianists, coaches Britten Pears Young Artists from the Festival Academy.

These outstanding Young Artists will perform a variety of song repertoire in this Festival Academy Masterclass. 

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General booking opens Saturday 31 January at 10am.

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77th Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts

12 – 28 June 2026

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