
An evening of new works inspired by Brainwaves with composers Mira Calix, Anna Meredith & Mathias Gmachl and an installation by Loop.pH.
Friday 28 January 2011 - Sunday 30 January 2011
After Sebald - Place and Re-Enchantment: A Weekend Exploration
A unique weekend of events exploring the life, work and remarkable influence of one of the greatest European writers of the last fifty years
Information Weekend tickets from 1 September, individual events from 18 October
Friday 28 January 2011
Patience (After Sebald) - World Premiere
Written and directed by the award-winning filmmaker Grant Gee (Joy Division), Patience (After Sebald) is a multi-layered essay film on landscape, art, history, life and loss
Information Weekend tickets from 1 September, individual events from 18 October
Saturday 29 January 2011
Towards Re-Enchantment - Symposium
A day-long enquiry into the landscapes of Suffolk, the spirit of place and its various meanings, taking Sebald as its foundation.
Information Weekend tickets from 1 September, individual events from 18 October
Saturday 29 January 2011
Max: A Tribute by Patti Smith
Internationally renowned for her visionary creativity and commitment, the iconic musician, poet, writer and cultural activist Patti Smith needs no introduction.
Information Weekend tickets from 1 September, individual events from 18 October
Sunday 30 January 2011
Orford Ness Walk
This singular landscape has inspired many artists, including Sebald, whose visit, recorded in The Rings of Saturn, captures perfectly its unsettling presence and buried past
Wednesday 22 September 2010 - Saturday 25 September 2010
Kirker Music Festival
A series of chamber concerts and recitals presented by Kirker Travel. An exciting array of young musicians, all with international careers will perform in the Jerwood Kiln Studio, Snape
Saturday 13 November 2010
SingOut2010
A unique choral musical experience featuring the UK debut of new commissions for children performed by young people from local schools and choirs together with the Britten-Pears Chamber Choir
2-10 September
Strauss and Wolf Lieder
Lieder pianist Roger Vignoles explores the interpretation of masterpieces by two of the greatest song composers with singers and pianists from the Britten–Pears Programme. Vocal consultant Penny Mackay assists with input from Lieder specialist Susan Youens.
13-22 September
International Academy of String Quartets
Aldeburgh's world-renowned annual programme for developing young quartets kicks off with masterclasses by Isabel Charisius. She is joined this year by violinist Ilan Gronich, former member of the Israeli and kreuzberger Quartets
4-8 October
The Rare Theatricall
This young London-based vocal and instrumental ensemble specialises in the music of Henry Purcell and his contemporaries. The Rare Theatricall will spend a week in residence semi-staging a 17th century English play with theatre director Tom Morris
11-16 October
Britten Weekend - Guy Johnston
Guy Johnston explores Britten music for cello including an unpublished work with piano and 2nd Suite
1-4 December
Revenge of the Folksingers
Scottish based baroque/folk fusion group Concal explore British song repertoire from both sides of the English-Scottish border with singers including Martin Carthy and Glasgow legend Michael Marra. The intention is to stage a “good-humoured revenge” of the traditional artists for what some might see as the gentrification of their culture in the folk song arrangements of Britten and Pears