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Britten as a Boy statue maquette by the sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley

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Fundraising for the Britten as a Boy statue at Lowestoft
Benjamin Britten Lowestoft Statue Fundraising Gala
Date
Fri 06 Oct 2023, 7.00pm
Tickets
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Duration

This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval

Availability

Artists

  • Dame Janet Baker CHspeaker
  • Tasmin Little CBEspeaker
  • Roger Wright CBEspeaker
  • Sir Thomas Allen CBEspeaker
  • Zeb Soanesspeaker
  • Marie McLaughlinsoprano
  • Jess Dandycontralto
  • Charles Danielstenor
  • Apollo5
    • Alistair McGowanactor
    • Adrian Butterfieldviolin
    • Clifton Harrisonviola
    • Iain Burnsidepiano
    • Britannia Primary School Singers

      Programme

      Interval

      • Henry Purcell
        1659-1695
          • Incidental music for Abdelazar, or The Moor’s Revenge Z570
            :
          • Overture
          • Rondeau
          • Air
          • Minuet
          • Hornpipe
          • Air

      Overview

      Celebrating 110 years since Britten’s birth, tonight’s gala programme features vocal and instrumental music by Britten and the composers he revered, including readings and memories from eminent musicians who performed in his premières. The evening will be hosted by Sir Thomas Allen CBE and Zeb Soanes.

      Sponsored by Adnams Plc.

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