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Aldeburgh Festival
13 – 29 June 2025
The members of Carducci Quartet are joined by Festival featured artist Daniel Kidane, to discuss the upcoming world premiere of his brand new quartet.
Peter Pears Recital Room, Snape Maltings
A beautifully contrasting programme of Beethoven’s “Serioso”, dramatic Shostakovich and our newly commissioned quartet from featured artist Daniel Kidane.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
The superstar violinist is joined by brothers Huw and Paul Watkins for a stellar chamber concert that includes the premiere of Colin Matthews’ new piece, Paraphrases, written especially for her.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Violinist Leila Josefowicz is at the heart of this discussion of some of the less tangible and most fascinating aspects of top-level performance.
Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh
Past, present and future intertwine in folksong, opera and oratorio as Sophie Bevan, Michael White and Ryan Wigglesworth mark the centenary of Jennifer Vyvyan, a soprano indelibly etched in Aldeburgh Festival history.
One of the world’s finest choirs performs sumptuous music that speaks of lockdown and liberation, including Daniel Kidane’s moving Covid piece.
A charming selection of Britten folksongs and cycles alongside Imogen Holst and Daniel Kidane.
The internationally-acclaimed cellist combines a divine Bach suite with expressive Kodály and a work by Joan Tower written especially for her.
Our Festival featured artist Daniel Kidane gives his insights on his works within the Festival including tonight’s violin concerto Aloud.
Experience the vibrant sounds of The Zawose Queens as they blend traditional East African music with modern electronic elements.
The Pumphouse, Aldeburgh
A centrepiece of Daniel Kidane’s presence in the Festival: the charismatic Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral features in Kidane’s major work Aloud, plus we hear Britten’s evocative Sea Interludes and Shostakovich’s Ninth Symphony.
A screening at The Riverside in Woodbridge of the Ukrainian film Earth (Zemlya) with live improvisation from silent-film pianist Daan van den Hurk.
The Riverside Cinema, Woodbridge
We present a day out with something for everyone – a day of invitation, participation, and celebration in Aldeburgh on this final Festival Saturday.
Aldeburgh
Join Ceilidh Tree for a fun hour of family-friendly dancing. Led by an expert caller and musicians, they will guide you through some of the most popular ceilidh tunes that will get the whole family do-si-do-ing.
The enchanting folk band Wise Woman invites you to immerse yourself in the world of myths and legends in this Family Folk Singing experience for all ages.
Brass players of all ages and abilities: bring your instruments to come and play Rossini’s William Tell Overture and Duke Ellington’s C Jam Blues on Aldeburgh Beach with Onyx Brass.
Aldeburgh Beach South Lookout, Aldeburgh
