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Aldeburgh
The Kanneh-Masons will perform at Aldeburgh
JAKE TURNEY
Who’s playing? London Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Britten Sinfonia,
English Touring Opera and many other ensembles
What is it? Adventurous repertoire in concert hall by gorgeous river and reed marshes. Two
operas, by the festival founder Benjamin Britten and Judith Weir, and 23 world premieres in a
packed fortnight.
When? June 7-23 (brittenpearsarts.org), £10-£65
Where? Snape Maltings, Suffolk
East Neuk
Who’s playing? Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Pavel Haas Quartet, Julian Bliss, Boris Giltburg
What is it? Exquisite chamber music in the atmospheric churches of delightful seaside villages
on the east coast of Scotland. From Beethoven to Gershwin, new pieces, jazz and improvisation.
When? June 25-30 (eastneukfestival.com), £5-£30
Where? Various venues, East Neuk, Fife