Britten Weekend at The Red House

Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 October
The Red House, Aldeburgh

To complement the Britten Weekend at Snape Maltings, visit The Red House for a special exhibition in the Archive looking at the history of Britten’s second opera, The Rape of Lucretia.

Nancy Evans and Kathleen Ferrier having their costumes fitted during the first production of The Rape of Lucretia

Main image: Nancy Evans and Kathleen Ferrier having their costumes fitted during the first production of The Rape of Lucretia, July 1946. Photographer unknown.

Detail of the cloth which Kathleen Ferrier and Nancy Evans used as a prop for performances of The Rape of Lucretia

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Detail of the cloth which Kathleen Ferrier and Nancy Evans used as a prop for performances of The Rape of Lucretia

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Benjamin Britten conducting orchestra

Britten Weekend

Everything you wanted to know about Britten. From world-leading experts & musicians. In his home and concert hall, 29 – 30 October.

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  1. Workshop

    Buzz Mitchell | Drawing in the Garden

    Come and meet artist and maker Buzz Mitchell who will be setting up her work at The Red House for the weekend.

    Imogen Holst Room, The Red House

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  2. Three young musicians playing instruments against a black background.

    Open Session: AYM

    This Open Session is the culmination of a week-long project led by Ensemble Hesperi, a dynamic and innovative period ensemble.

    Peter Pears Recital Room, Snape Maltings

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  3. In Conversation with Erica Davies: Style Chapters

    Erica Davies knows that clothes can make you feel your best, but what happens when life throws you off course?

    House & Garden, Snape Maltings

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