
Exceptional pianist Christian Zacharias makes his Aldeburgh Festival debut with a programme of Scarlatti, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Festival Walk II
Dennington to Framlingham
Wednesday 19 June 2013
The Church Parables: The Burning Fiery Furnace and The Prodigal Son
East meets West - imprints of Balinese dance, Middle Eastern Sufism and Christianity and the art of Rembrandt and Bosch in the completion of Britten’s biblical triptych
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Grimes on the Beach - II
Tim Albery directs a unique outdoor realization in the location that inspired it, with the audience looking out over the North Sea as the light fades and the darkness of the opera encroaches
Thursday 20 June 2013
The Church Parables: Curlew River - III
Britten’s compelling hybrid of Japanese Noh theatre and medieval Christian drama in the location for which it was originally conceived
Thursday 20 June 2013
Britten on Film II - Britten as Performer
Rare film footage of Britten as pianist and conductor, introduced by archivist Stephen Wright and director Humphrey Burton. Screenings at 11am and 3pm
Thursday 20 June 2013
Dowland Songs and Dances
Countertenor Iestyn Davies and viol consort Phantasm contrast English Renaissance master John Dowland’s trademark melancholy songs with his sprightly and seductive dance music
Thursday 20 June 2013
Britten Dances
Britten’s music inspires new choreography in a special centenary celebration bringing together two of the world's great dance companies - The Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet Flanders
With its dramatic landscapes, soaring skies and a rich musical history, Aldeburgh is a haven for creativity. Since the days of Benjamin Britten it remains a place where artists from around the world find inspiration and are stimulated to reach their full potential. Aldeburgh Residencies & Open Space offer bespoke development opportunities for individual artists and ensembles.