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Aldeburgh Festival
13 – 29 June 2025
A fascinating illustrated discussion of the great baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, his close association with the Aldeburgh Festival, and his mentoring of today’s celebrated baritone Benjamin Appl.
Peter Pears Recital Room, Snape Maltings
A one-off Festival treat: two of the world’s foremost artists, soprano Anu Komsi and violinist Sakari Oramo, perform Kurtág’s seminal work.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
This walk explores the rich naval history, marshes and mudflats of the area flanked by the Stour and Orwell estuaries, and includes lunch and a visit to the reputed burial place of Anne Boleyn’s heart.
Departing from Moot Hall, Aldeburgh (Group 1) or Snape Maltings (Group 2)
A beautifully contrasting programme of Beethoven’s “Serioso”, dramatic Shostakovich and our newly commissioned quartet from featured artist Daniel Kidane.
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.
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.
We present a day out with something for everyone – a day of invitation, participation, and celebration in Aldeburgh on this final Festival Saturday.
Aldeburgh
Two leading artists on the world stage, Allan Clayton and Antonio Pappano, share insights and conversation on the topic of tonight’s programme and their craft as chamber musicians.
Chamber music with two of the world’s greatest artists: Allan Clayton and Antonio Pappano join forces for Britten's Michaelangelo Sonnets – plus, with LSO principals, we hear Vaughan Williams’ seminal song cycle and Elgar’s rhapsodic Piano Quintet.
The launch of the new album from Onyx Brass, “the classiest brass ensemble in Britain”, featuring first performances of Britten and Imogen Holst among a varied and colourful programme of music from the last 100 years.
