Saturday 25 April 2026
MASTERCLASS – with JOHN TOMLINSON
6.30pm St Anne’s Church, High Street, Lewes
Tickets: £20 (U18s free)
With John Tomlinson (bass) and Ben-San Lau (piano)
A carefully selected new generation of professional singers work on arias from Britten’s operas Billy Budd and Peter Grimes. John, the renowned British bass-baritone and Lewes resident, has a significant connection to Britten, having performed many of his iconic roles like Claggart in Billy Budd and Balstrode in Peter Grimes, earning GRAMMY and Classic CD awards for his Britten recordings, and participating in discussions about Britten’s vocal music, showcasing his deep expertise in Britten’s operatic and song repertoire. John is a leading interpreter of Britten’s heavy bass roles, contributing greatly to the international popularity of the composer’s works. Come, listen and learn from one of the greats.