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Mini Music Makers (Autumn 2023) Mini Music Makers is a Friday morning session of fun music and play activities for 0-5-year-olds that usually takes place at The Red House, Aldeburgh. These sessions, which include singing and creative play, are great for the little ones to learn social skills, turn-taking, sharing and following instructions. Dates: Fri, 29 Sep 2023, Fri, 06 Oct 2023, Fri, 13 Oct 2023, Fri, 20 Oct 2023, Fri, 27 Oct 2023, Fri, 03 Nov 2023, Fri, 10 Nov 2023, Fri, 17 Nov 2023, Fri, 24 Nov 2023, Fri, 01 Dec 2023, Fri, 08 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information
VOICEBOX open session A moment for the inaugural VOICEBOX cohort to share some of the trailblazing work they have been doing behind closed doors at Snape over the first instalment of this year-long programme led by Juliet Fraser.
VOICEBOX is a brand-new initiative offering a bespoke curriculum for advanced singers specialising in contemporary vocal performance. Dates: Sat, 30 Sep 2023 Booking and More Information
Red House Recital: Anna Huntley and Lucy Colquhoun An intimate song recital in The Red House Library, celebrating the songs of Britten, his influence Schubert, and his contemporaries Rainier and Grenfell. Dates: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Masterclass: English Song with Julia Faulkner A week of engaging public masterclass sessions in which Britten Pears Young Artists explore the world of English song and vocal performance under the guidance of expert tutors. Dates: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Masterclass: English Song with Audrey Hyland A week of engaging public masterclass sessions in which Britten Pears Young Artists explore the world of English song and vocal performance under the guidance of expert tutors. Dates: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
13/10/2023: Scratch Choir A day learning Three Madrigals by Emma Lou Diemer & Three Shakespeare Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams with conductor Ben Vonberg-Clark. Both use Shakespeare texts. Dates: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Masterclass: English Song with Gweneth Ann Rand A week of engaging public masterclass sessions in which Britten Pears Young Artists explore the world of English song and vocal performance under the guidance of expert tutors. Dates: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Study Morning: Serenade To start the Britten Weekend, a deep dive into one of Britten’s most beautiful works, the Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, hosted by Dr Lucy Walker who will be joined by tenor Allan Clayton and other guests. Dates: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Masterclass: English Song with Julius Drake A week of engaging public masterclass sessions in which Britten Pears Young Artists explore the world of English song and vocal performance under the guidance of expert tutors. Dates: Sat, 14 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
End of Course Recital: English Song The culmination of the autumn course and a celebration of the shining talent of our Britten Pears Young Artists as they perform in the Britten Studio at Snape Maltings, graced by so much English Song down the years. Dates: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Serenade Eighty years to the day since its first performance, we are thrilled to present Britten’s Serenade for tenor, horn and strings, performed by one of the world’s leading tenors and the wonderful Britten Sinfonia. Dates: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Workshop and Trail: Spooky Sounds Calling all 5-11-year-olds: come and create your very own soundtrack this Halloween and take part in a spooky trail in the garden. Dates: Wed, 25 Oct 2023, Thu, 26 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
ETO: Cinderella (La Cenerentola) On the surface a joyous retelling of the Cinderella story, complete with a murderously wicked stepfather and astonishingly virtuosic vocal parts for Cinderella and Ramiro (the Prince), the triumph of goodness and kindness in Rossini’s opera masks a more biting commentary on status and desire. Dates: Thu, 26 Oct 2023, Sat, 28 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Aldeburgh Young Musicians with Alice Zawadzki Join the talented young artists of Aldeburgh Young Musicians for an eclectic performance of chamber music with vocalist, violinist, songwriter and composer, Alice Zawadzki. Dates: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Red House Recital: Lotte Betts-Dean and Ryan Corbett Spanning Monteverdi to Kurt Weill and Purcell to Joni Mitchell, the leading contemporary artist Lotte Betts-Dean is joined by BBC New Generation Artist Ryan Corbett for a Red House Recital like no other. Dates: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
ETO: The Coronation of Poppea With music and characterisation which still feel strikingly modern, Monteverdi’s darkly entertaining depiction of violence and intrigue at the court of the Emperor Nero was one of the first operatic masterpieces. Dates: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Family Concert: Rhymes Live (ages 1-3) Packed with songs, sounds, and amazing musicians that will delight children and their grown-ups alike, this new show features original songs composed with families on London Rhymes projects since 2015. Dates: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Family Concert: Rhymes Live (ages 4-8) Packed with songs, sounds, and amazing musicians that will delight children and their grown-ups alike, this new show features original songs composed with families on London Rhymes projects since 2015. Dates: Sun, 29 Oct 2023 Booking and More Information
Honey & The Bear presents: 'Away Beyond the Fret' Album Launch The official launch of Honey and the Bear’s new album Away Beyond The Fret, featuring new material inspired by Suffolk, family, pioneering women, and true heroes. Dates: Sat, 04 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Open Session: The Marian Consort The Marian Consort will create a new performance piece contemplating human intimacy. Renaissance madrigals and new music by composer Joanna Ward will form the core of a rich and emotionally-charged musical encounter, performed live by a line-up of five singers. Dates: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Aldeburgh Music Club present 'Gloria' Join us for an evening of choral masterworks and arias by two of the greatest baroque composers, Vivaldi and Handel. Dates: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Discovery Session: Friday Afternoons A celebration of 10 years of the Friday Afternoons project with a look back at its early days and forward to some exciting developments. Featuring composers of the new group of songs alongside Dr Lucy Walker. Dates: Fri, 17 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Unsung Heroes 70 talented singers from Suffolk primary schools perform Unsung Heroes; a collection of songs co-created with East Anglian composers. Dates: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
All-Age Concert: Samaroh A gorgeous mystical Sufi Celtic collaboration – an experience that will captivate and connect people of all ages in a joyful sharing that’s tailored to be accessible and hypnotic for everyone in the space. Dates: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Family Music Makers (5-9 years) Join us at Snape Maltings for a free workshop of family music making.

Sessions are for children aged 5-9 to take part in with parents/carers, and no musical experience is required. If you play an instrument then bring it along, but we’ll provide plenty to try out and enjoy. Families will have fun with warm ups and musical games, and create their own piece of music together with a visiting music artist. Dates: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Britten's Birthday: Red House Open Day To celebrate Britten’s 110th birthday, The Red House and Archive will be open for a special autumn open day and guided tours – plus there will be cake! Dates: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Red House Recital: Britten's Birthday Join soprano Joan Rodgers and pianist Rebecca Cohen for special recitals marking Britten’s birthday, including some of his well-loved songs. Afterwards, we will raise a glass to Britten on what would have been his 110th birthday. Dates: Wed, 22 Nov 2023 Booking and More Information
Discovery Session: A Ceremony of Carols An exploration of one of Britten’s best-loved pieces, A Ceremony of Carols, including its extraordinary composition history, and conversations with musicians for whom each year it is an integral part of the festive season. Dates: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information
Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop Get in the festive mood by creating your very own wreath inspired by The Red House garden, while exploring the history of the garden and enjoying mince pies and warm spiced drinks.
This practical workshop is led by Garden Manager David Gibbons. Warm dress is recommended as there will also be the opportunity to explore the garden at this wintry time of year. Dates: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information
2024 Aldeburgh Festival Launch The launch of the 2024 Aldeburgh Festival, with guests including some of the performers and composers whose creativity and craft will illuminate the 75th Festival. Dates: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information
Scratch Choir: A Ceremony of Carols Join us for an invigorating and inspiring day of choral singing. Learn one work in a day with conductor Ben Vonberg-Clark. Dates: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information
Messiah Ring in the Christmas season in spectacular style in Snape Maltings Concert Hall with a festive performance of Handel’s Messiah. Dates: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information
The Unthanks in Winter The Unthanks – “so much more than a band” – bring their dreamlike winter fantasia to Snape Maltings Concert Hall, in which echoes of familiar winter tunes mix with the traditional and the newly written, all crafted with great care and love by The Unthanks’ creative process. Dates: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information
The Snowman Continue the annual Snape Maltings tradition by enjoying the classic experience of The Snowman with live orchestra in the Snape Maltings Concert Hall. A journey through the magic of winter featuring the professional artists of the Suffolk Ensemble and a chorus of talented young singers. Dates: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 Booking and More Information

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