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Britten Weekend
Recital I
Song was at the core of Britten’s musical life, both as a prolific writer and arranger of songs and as a performer alongside his partner Peter Pears. Join us for three special concerts across the Britten Weekend that explore all of the song cycles for solo voice and piano published during his lifetime.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
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RSPB River and Reedbed Ramble
Many wading birds, ducks, geese and swans are to be found on the River Alde in autumn and winter whilst the reedbeds and adjacent woodland still hold some of our smaller resident species. Join RSPB's expert guides as they help you to enjoy wildlife at this special location.
Meet at Snape Quay, Snape Maltings
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Clorinda Agonistes: Clorinda the Warrior
Internationally celebrated Shobana Jeyasingh Dance presents this explosive union of opera, dance and film in a thrillingly inventive new production: Clorinda Agonistes - Clorinda the Warrior.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
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I want my music to be of use to people, to please them... to enhance their livesBenjamin Britten
