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  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. Inside Benjamin Britten’s creative process: A 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…
  4. 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…

  5. Archive Treasures: An Angel in Blythburgh Church

    Festival Walks are still a fixture of today’s Aldeburgh Festival, but the Church…
  6. 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…

  7. 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…
  8. 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,…

  9. 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…

  10. 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…

  11. 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…

  12. Britten Pears Young Artists, 2023 – 2024

    We are delighted to announce the new cohort of Britten Pears Young Artists. We have an exciting group of over 50 outstanding early career…