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Wes Anderson and the music of Benjamin Britten
A decade after Moonrise Kingdom brought the music of Benjamin Britten to a brand new audience, Hannah Lack finds that for…![]()
What is a Masterclass?
A Masterclass is a coaching session with a world-class performer and the next generation of emerging musicians. Hear from the tutors, students and…![]()
Who was Benjamin Britten?
Benjamin Britten was one of the twentieth century’s great composers. He is particularly known for his operas, but also for choral works, and the many…![]()
Inside Benjamin Britten’s creative process | A new film by Emily Richardson
Britten’s creative inspiration came from where he lived and worked. How did composing while walking in this particular Suffolk landscape shape the…![A group of Aldeburgh Young Musicians in colourful outfits fist pumping the air with Hannabiell Sanders.]()
Carnival Spirit
A highlight for our vocal group for 8–18-year-olds, Group A, is taking part in the Aldeburgh Carnival procession each summer. Each year, young people…![]()
Archive Treasures: An Angel in Blythburgh Church
Festival Walks are still a fixture of today’s Aldeburgh Festival, but the Church…![painting of a canadian goose in flight]()
Listen to new tracks recorded as part of Britten Pears Arts’ criminal justice programme
At the heart of Britten Pears Arts’ criminal justice programme is our longstanding partnership with HMP Warren Hill. Each year, we deliver two…![]()
Watch the highlights from Summer at Snape 2023
Re-live the highlights of Summer at Snape 2023, the ultimate celebration of summer. Over 42 days we enjoyed everything from music, art and workshops to…![Children singing in school uniforms]()
Free Music for Schools
10 brilliant composers, Alexander Campkin, Alice Zawadzki, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Ben Parry, CN Lester, Charlotte Harding, Kerry Andrew,…![]()
ThinkTank: Musicians Matter
Music is an essential aspect of all human civilisations. It has the power to influence and shape the social fabric as well as have significant impact…![]()
Summer Community Update
Summer has been a busy time, full of events aimed at schools and young people, delivered by our Community team. Keep reading to find out what the team…![]()
Aldeburgh Young Musicians: Summer Roundup
During May, Aldeburgh Young Musicians collaborated with Ensemble Hesperi, a group of early music specialists. The project aimed to delve into a wide…
