Ella Le Bas

The Complete Musician: Ryan Wigglesworth as Aldeburgh Festival’s 2026 Featured Artist

2 Jun 2026

There is a distinct magic to Snape Maltings in June. The Suffolk reed beds shimmer, the North Sea breeze carries a quiet creative energy, and the legacy of Benjamin Britten feels entirely alive. But this June, the 77th Aldeburgh Festival carries an even deeper resonance. Marking 50 years since Britten’s passing, the festival is honouring its founder’s vision of the "complete musician”, and they have found the perfect modern embodiment in Ryan Wigglesworth.

World Poetry Day - 21 March

20 Mar 2026

Poetry finds its way into music in all sorts of ways, from composers setting verses directly to music, to instrumental works inspired by poetic imagery and ideas. It’s an adaptable art form, capable of expressing the most intimate emotions as well as vast, philosophical landscapes.

Thomas Larcher at Wigmore Hall: Composer in Focus

By Ella Le Bas
31 Oct 2025

A person stands outdoors on a misty day, looking calmly at the camera. The background fades into fog, creating a quiet and contemplative mood. It's Schott Composer Thomas Larcher.

Thomas Larcher, born in Innsbruck in 1963, is known for his ability to fuse lyrical beauty with raw intensity. His music, performed by leading orchestras and ensembles across the world, explores transformation, silence, and the space between dissonance and harmony. Wigmore Hall, where he has been a frequent guest since the early 2000s, now celebrates his artistry with a full-day portrait — part of its acclaimed Composer in Residence series and a highlight of the season’s upcoming concerts.