Welcome to the Britten-Pears Foundation, established to promote the musical legacy of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears. Britten was one of the foremost composers of the 20th century and developed with the tenor Peter Pears a creative partnership which both inspired Britten's music and led to the founding of the English Opera Group and the Aldeburgh Festival. The Britten-Pears Foundation website is the hub of information about Britten and Pears, and the work of the Foundation and the Britten Estate. It is also the portal to the comprehensive research resources of the Britten-Pears Library.
Latest News
For Peter: a centenary celebration
This year's intimate and moving exhibition at The Red House explores the life and loves of Peter Pears.
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Britten 100 Awards
Applications are now invited for a number of major awards to support exceptional new productions of Britten stage works during the seasons around the composer's 2013 centenary.
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Third round of local community grants now open
The third round of the BPF's Local Community Grants scheme, for projects within 20 miles of Aldeburgh, is now open.
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Forthcoming Performances
31st July 2010: Albert Herring
Santa Fe Opera
31st July 2010: Four Sea Interludes
Mowbray Orchestra
31st July 2010: Lachrymae
Bayerische Kammerakademie
1st August 2010: Noye's Fludde
Ignaz Günther Gymnasium
4th August 2010: Albert Herring
Santa Fe Opera
4th August 2010: Turn of the Screw
Dartington International Summer School
5th August 2010: Little Sweep
Hoors Musiksallskap
Research Resources:
Discover more about the Britten-Pears Library collections, search our catalogues and databases and follow links to sites of related interest.