Spring

January – May 2025

Welcome to Spring 2025 at Britten Pears Arts – a season in which the rising up of creativity mirrors the awakening of nature as winter turns to spring.

From Aurora Orchestra’s birthday celebrations, a Bellini opera, and the popular Friday Lunchtime Concerts series to family fun at The Red House, seasonal offerings in our shops and cafés, and the changing light and energy in this most beautiful of natural settings – this is a season of growth, celebration, and discovery through music, arts, and living heritage.

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14 events on this page of 39 total

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Bach Cantatas in Blythburgh

An enlivening programme of magnificent choral and orchestral music for Eastertide.

Blythburgh Church

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Bach Cantatas in Bury St Edmunds

Another opportunity to hear this enlivening programme of magnificent choral and orchestral music for Eastertide.

St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds

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The Red House Guided Tours

Enjoy an intimate view of The Red House on our Wednesday private tours.

The Red House, Aldeburgh

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Open Session:

Hannah Catherine Jones

Theremin, waterphone, and voice combine in this exploration of how performers and audiences can be more deeply connected through frequency and vibration.

Jerwood Kiln Studio, Snape Maltings

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Ipswich School presents:

Spring Concert

A collection of performances by Ipswich School Chapel Choir, Orchestras, Big Band, Brass Ensembles, Ipswich Preparatory School Orchestra and Chamber Choir.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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University of Essex Choir presents:

Britten and Vaughan Williams

An evening of music by two of England’s top composers, Britten and Vaughan Williams, including some rarely performed gems.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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Aurora at 20:

Pre-performance talk: Song of the Earth

Nicholas Collon and Jane Mitchell discuss two decades of Aurora Orchestra.

Britten Studio, Snape Maltings

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Aurora at 20:

Song of the Earth

A celebratory performance of Mahler’s spectacular symphony, an incomparable musical homage to nature and humanity, with star soloists Alice Coote and Andrew Staples.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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Aurora at 20:

Join the Carnival!

Roll up, roll up! An immersive presentation of The Carnival of the Animals for children aged 0–6 and their families.

Britten Studio, Snape Maltings

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Aurora at 20:

Singing Afternoon with John Rutter

Enjoy an afternoon of singing in the company of the legendary choral composer and conductor with special guests and a sneak preview of a new piece.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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Aurora at 20:

Carnival

Aurora and internationally renowned physical-theatre-makers Frantic Assembly present a fantastical reimagining that pairs The Carnival of the Animals with a new work that asks: what happens when the carnival is over?

Snape Maltings Concert Hall

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Open Session:

Dickson Mbi

A first look at new work by the Olivier Award-winning choreographer and composer, inspired by the courageous women in his life and the enduring spirit of Mother Earth.

Britten Studio, Snape Maltings

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FolkEast presents:

The Young’uns

With heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling, beautiful lyrics, warm harmonies and relentless repartee, The Young’uns celebrate two decades together with their life-affirming folk songs for today.

Britten Studio, Snape Maltings

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Half-term Nature Sessions

Enjoy nature bursting to life at The Red House with our family half-term activities.

The Red House, Aldeburgh

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