The remarkable Guy Johnston performs Bach and Britten: elegant suites for cello, in a magical setting.
Thorington Theatre
A guided tour from Aldeburgh to Thorpeness, retracing Britten’s famous “composing walks”.
Moot Hall, Aldeburgh
Catch a glimpse of our coaching sessions between Britten Pears Young Artists and professional musicians at The Red House.
The Red House, Golf Lane, Aldeburgh IP15 5PZ
Celebrate our co-founder Peter Pears’s birthday with free pop-up music around the house and gardens, birthday cake and the archive reading room exhibition.
The Red House, Aldeburgh
Join internationally acclaimed pianist and vocal coach Caroline Dowdle, as she coaches Britten Pears Young Artists in this Festival Academy masterclass.
Peter Pears Recital Room, Snape Maltings
Of love, night, and paradise: exquisite songs of the Belle Époque.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
Schubert’s life in piano pieces: from early works to late masterpieces, this is an exquisite programme performed by the exceptional Kristian Bezuidenhout.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Composer anniversaries: who we are celebrating this year, and why it matters.
Julia Faulkner is a world-renowned singer and vocal coach. Join her as she coaches Britten Pears Young Artists in their Festival Academy song course.
Moving moments, human voices, and glowing colours in a powerful recital from the Carducci Quartet.
Join conductor and harpsichordist, David Bates, with members of La Nuova Musica for a delightful discussion ahead of an evening of Handel.
A rare chance to hear Handel’s very first oratorio, performed by the electrifying La Nuova Musica ensemble.
A drop-in session throughout the day, with the chance to listen to Young Artists in their coaching sessions. The coaching will be led by a mix of internationally-renowned tutors.
Clore Learning Space, Snape Maltings
Sworders is delighted to announce the third in its series of Art & Antiques Valuation Days, this time taking up residence at The Red House in Aldeburgh during the internationally-renowned Aldeburgh Festival.
A poignant study of Britten’s last years, directed by the award-winning film-maker John Bridcut, and featuring some of Britten's most powerful music.
Aldeburgh Cinema
A programme celebrating Britten’s greatest source of inspiration: his partner, the tenor Peter Pears.