About

Britten Pears Arts is an international performance centre with artist development, creative health, community, learning and inclusion at its heart. The increasingly diverse year-round programme of events reaches out to an ever wider public. Their sites hosts hundreds of events year-round, including the world-renowned Aldeburgh Festival, while its artist development work (Britten Pears Young Artist Programme and Residencies programme) gives musicians of all ages, backgrounds and career stages the time, space and support to develop their talent and create work.

The Community team runs inspirational community programmes, including the mass-participation singing project Friday Afternoons and long-term wellbeing projects including for people (caring and cared for) living with health conditions (for example dementia and Parkinsons), and those in the criminal justice system. Aldeburgh Young Musicians provides exceptional young musicians with a unique training model and a broad programme of artist development opportunities. There is also a year-round public engagement about the life and work of Britten and Pears, particularly at The Red House through digital activity and resources, talks, recitals and other events using the unique archive and collections.

The Red House is a Grade II 17th-century farmhouse and was the home of Britten and Pears. It is a heritage site preserving an accurate picture of their life together - telling not only their story but also that of the family, friends and famous guests who stayed or visited there. The eclectic mix of art, artefacts, furniture and furnishings together with their extensive archive,  give a rare and personal glimpse into the domestic lives and tastes of two extraordinary musicians, rooted in pre- and post-war Britain.

Please click on the images below to view their annual review 2020 - 2021 and the most recent financial accounts.