Benjamin Britten Events in Suffolk | The Brudenell Hotel, Aldeburgh

The image above of Maggie Hambling's Scallop (2003) stands on the north end of Aldeburgh beach, only a few minutes walk from The Brudenell. It is a tribute to Benjamin Britten and is pierced with the words "I hear those voices that will not be drowned" from his opera Peter Grimes.

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The centenary of Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), born in Lowestoft, Suffolk, will be marked by special events all over the world. However to experience the true spirit of one of the greatest musical minds Aldeburgh is the place to visit. On the Suffolk coast you will find the timeless landscapes and sea views that inspired much of Britten’s extraordinary work. Visit the following pages for further events and information:

Britten world wide - a list of local, national and international events.

Aldeburgh Music - Aldeburgh Music's Britten Centenary celebration events.

Suffolk Coast - Suffolk coast website with information on Benjamin Britten

Britten-Pears Foundation - website to promote the music of Benjamin Britten.

Britten Dining

Join us throughout the year for all day dining, the ideal spot for a pre performance supper with stunning sea views and the option for alfresco dining too.

Britten Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a flute of Champagne accompanied by a composition of flavours in celebration of the Britten Centenary. Available at The Brudenell June to November 2013 - £20 per person.

Piano of sandwiches, Gateau Opera, Treble Coconut Clef, Gateau Mozart, fruit scone with cream and jam.

Grimes on the beach pop up restaurant

If you are looking for something different why not dine on the beach. Avaliable for lunch and pre-performance supper at Grimes on the Beach.

Pop up by the sea

Click here for further information

Events

There are a number of Benjamin Britten events taking place close to the Brudenell and within easy walking distance. These are some of our favourites, for a full list of events please see the links to the left:

Britten Trail - A walk around Benjamin Britten's Aldeburgh

Visit Aldeburgh for the day and walk in the footsteps of Benjamin Britten, with unique locations Benjamin Britten visited. The Brudenell is located close to 6 & & 7 so why not stop for a snack, lunch or afternoon tea.

Click here for the trail map

17, 19, 21 June 2013 - Grimes on the Beach I, II, III.
Britten's first and arguably greatest opera, Peter Grimes, comes home to the place that inspired it. With a series of concerts and a unique staging on the beach, plus a dark journey through the Aldeburgh of Peter Grimes devised by Punchdrunk, this unique exploration is undoubtedly one of the centenary highlights.

Britten offers

Celebrate the centenary of Benjamin Britten at the Brudenell from £99.00 per person (June – Sept) and from £75.00 per person (Oct - Nov) including a night in our stunning Aldeburgh room, breakfast and a Benjamin Britten gift.

Avaliable from 7th June.

Call our reception team to find out more 01728 452071

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