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
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
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
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 have gained a worldwide reputation since establishment by Harry Christophers in 1979.
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, EIF 2012, Review
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
The sonorous timbre of The Queen's Hall Steinway No.
Budapest Festival Orchestra, EIF 2012, Review
The Budapest Festival Orchestra won well-deserved vociferous applause from a full Usher Hall for a sparkling Bartok and Mahler concert.