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Audience leaving Aldeburgh Festival concert 1961
M. E. (Betty) Rawlings who lived at Kings Legend from 1954-1969 leaving the Aldeburgh Parish Church after an evening concert during the Aldeburgh Festival 1962 with Laurence and Joan Impey. The Festival was strongly supported by local inhabitants as well as visitors to Aldeburgh Date: 1961
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1962 Aldeburgh Audience Benjamin Britten Concert Festival
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This evocative photograph captures the moment as the audience, including M.E. (Betty) Rawlings, leaves Aldeburgh Parish Church after an evening concert during the Aldeburgh Festival in 1962. Betty, who lived at Kings Legends from 1954-1969, is seen here in the company of Laurence and Joan Impey, exiting the church doors under the soft glow of the evening light. The Aldeburgh Festival, an annual classical music event held in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, was a cherished tradition that attracted both local inhabitants and visitors to the picturesque coastal town. The festival, which began in 1948, was strongly supported by the community and was a labor of love for its founder, the renowned composer Benjamin Britten. Britten, who made Aldeburgh his home in 1937, saw the festival as a way to bring people together through the power of music and art. The 1960s were a particularly vibrant period for the festival, with many notable performances and collaborations taking place. As the audience members make their way out of the church, their expressions suggest a sense of satisfaction and contentment, having been moved by the music they have just experienced. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when live music and community spirit were at the heart of entertainment. This image is a testament to the enduring power of music to bring people together and create lasting memories.
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