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Song was at the core of Britten’s musical life, both as a prolific writer and arranger of songs and as a performer alongside his partner Peter Pears. Join us for three special concerts across the Britten Weekend that explore all of the song cycles for solo voice and piano published during his lifetime.
Britten Studio, Snape Maltings
Collaborative Pianist Elli Welsh – this year's Viola Tunnard Artist – is joined by singers from the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme to present a recital programme featuring female composers.
The Red House, Aldeburgh
The bass trombonist, African hand percussionist, and composer Hannabiell Saunders and her Midnight Blue Collective made waves during their recent residency – and now they bring their exhilarating fusion of Afro-Caribbean and Latin percussion, Jazz, Afro-beat, Funk and Reggae to Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
It’s our 70th Birthday and we’re having a party! With a nod towards the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and also our founder Benjamin Britten, we bring to you concert of favourites both old and new, serene and triumphant.
The Composition & Performance course that Colin Matthews and Oliver Knussen created as part of the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme is now in its 30th year.
In this special one-off Red House Recital, singers and pianists from the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme’s Composition & Performance course present an evening of 21st-century and contemporary song in the Library at The Red House that they curated together with their tutor, soprano Claire Booth.
Join us for the culmination of a week-long exploration of new music and workshops of new pieces with a vivid programme in the Britten Studio.
Join us for a festive afternoon of food, dancing and music. A delicious afternoon tea and an opportunity to waltz, foxtrot and cha-cha-cha to a live band.
Join us for an invigorating and inspiring day of choral singing. Learn one work in a day, with conductor Ben Vonberg-Clark.
Peter Pears Recital Room, Snape Maltings
A pianist, a ballerina, and a magical digital world on screen. This is Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker for the 21st century, using astonishing, state-of-the-art animation and effects to retell this seasonal classic like it’s never been told before, creating a fantastical world so real that you might even start to believe in sugarplum fairies!
Aldeburgh Voices, the resident chamber choir of Britten Pears Arts, conducted by Dominic Ellis-Peckham performs with Suffolk Ensemble Strings and bass Matthew Rose.
Hailed as “one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world”, Cara Dillon and her band present an atmospheric exploration of wintry songs and festive carols.
We continue the tradition of a special screening of Howard Blake’s 'The Snowman' – the perfect way for all the family to celebrate the festive season.
Join us at The Red House for a festive afternoon of mince pies, mulled wine and a singalong of some classic Christmas Carols. This will be an outdoor event, so please wrap up warmly.
