Aldeburgh Music

View a short history of the Aldeburgh Festival and the Britten–Pears legacy:

 
View a tour of Snape Maltings Concert Hall with retired maltster and Concert Hall manager Bob Ling:

In May 2008, young composers and instrumentalists took part in New Music New Media at the Britten–Pears Programme, working with Ian Dearden, David Sheppard and Jonathan Harvey, and looking at digital and electronic techniques.

At the end of their 10-day stay, the participants presented the results of their explorations into electro-acoustic music.

Evangelia Rigaki’s *PLAY*:

 
David Ibbett's Cello Sampler:

 
View all videos from New Music New Media 2008

View all videos from New Music New Media 2004

A time-lapse video looking out towards Aldeburgh, across the River Alde and the spectacular reed beds at Snape Maltings:

Music: 'Dawn Sea Interlude' from Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes

Video recorded in June 2009 by The Found Collective

Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has been praised for the fresh perspective and individuality he brings to a deliberately broad spectrum of the keyboard canon.

Over 20 years have passed since he last recorded Chopin’s études. Plushmusic, in association with Chandos, was there when he revisited them in September 2009 – this time in the new Britten Studio at Snape.

The result is a breathtaking film which captures a pianist at the height of his powers mastering these challenging works on a Fazioli piano.

Watch video clips below or visit Plushmusic.tv for more 

Etudes Op.10 No.3

Etudes Op.25 No.2

Nouvelles Etudes No.3

The AWO will be in residence at Aldeburgh Music for three weeks during the summer of 2012. The Residency will culminate in performances at Snape Maltings, London BBC Proms and other European venues. We are also in discussion to be part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

In order to realise this vision, the Britten-Pears Orchestra will be expanding its network of top calibre young artists with the aim of inviting them to partake in the AWO in 2012.

For more information contact Marie Bennell at mbennell@aldeburgh.co.uk or call +44 (0) 1728 687 109