City Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland

City Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland

Classical


Brahms Requiem, Britten's Te Deum and Jubilate

Edinburgh Royal Choral Union joins with the Tallaght Choral Society and the Edinburgh Pro Musica Orchestra, with soloists Emily Mitchell and Trevor Bowes, and conductor Michael Bawtree, for a concert

The Little C Major, Queen's Hall, Review

Richard Egarr was the guest conductor and the first piece on this Scottish Chamber Orchestra programme was Beethoven’s overture to the ballet Creatures of Prometheus.

Australian Chamber Orchestra, EIF 2012, Review

From the moment each member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra marched on stage, we knew we were in for something good.

Philharmonia Orchestra, EIF 2012, Review

Viviane Hagner

German born Viviane Hagner was the violin soloist when Unsuk Chin’s Violin Concerto was first performed in 2002.

Emerson String Quartet, EIF 2012, Review

Quartet on the Beach

A diverse programme of music spanning 221 years was performed to a capacity (including standees) Queen's Hall audience by the Grammy Award winning Emerson Quartet.

Festival Closes Fireworks Family Viewing Area

Red fireworks over Edinburgh Castle from Inverleith Park

Heavy rain has forced the Edinburgh International Festival to close the family viewing area at Inverleith Park for the Virgin Money Fireworks Concert this Sunday. The decision was taken on the advice of the City of Edinburgh Council, after the fields became waterlogged.

King Arthur, EIF 2012, Review

The Sixteen

The Sixteen have gained a worldwide reputation since establishment by Harry Christophers in 1979.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, EIF 2012, Review

Baiba Skride

Full marks to the solo violinist, Baiba Skride, who worked her way through the forty minutes of Sofia Gubaidulina’s Offertorium.

Francesco Piemontesi Piano Recital, EIF 2012, Review

Francesco Piemontesi

The sonorous timbre of The Queen's Hall Steinway No.

Budapest Festival Orchestra, EIF 2012, Review

Budapest Festival Orchestra: An image

The Budapest Festival Orchestra won well-deserved vociferous applause from a full Usher Hall for a sparkling Bartok and Mahler concert.