Festival Masterclass II: German Lieder

Leading artists Benjamin Appl and James Baillieu bring insight and inspiration to their coaching of two emerging song duos.

Today’s masterclass features a deep dive into German Lieder with two exciting young song duos, alumni of the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme.

Benjamin Appl baritone
James Baillieu piano

Britten Pears Young Artist Programme Alumni

Lyriel Benameur soprano
Ceferina Penny soprano
Archie Bonham piano
Francesca Lauri piano

Ceferina Penny is an Elizabeth Harwood Memorial Award holder.

Francesca Lauri is a Viola Tunnard Scholar.

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L-R Archie Bonham, Lyriel Benameur, Francesca Lauri

Main image: Ceferina Penny

General booking opens Saturday 1 February at 10am.

Advance booking for members begins on Friday 10 January. Find out how becoming a member both supports our work and enables you to enjoy priority booking.

76th Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts

13 – 29 June 2025

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