Britten Sinfonia I: Cello Symphony

Ahead of Britten Sinfonia’s evening performance, listen to a discussion between cellist Laura van der Heijden and conductor Gemma New.

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77th Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts

12 – 28 June 2026

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