Edinburgh News: music
Schumann Symphony Cycle: II, Usher Hall, Review
As part of their fortieth anniversary celebrations, last night Robin Ticciati concluded his ambitious programme of performing Schumann’s symphonic cycle with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Enough Aready, Summerhall, Review
Francois Sarhan’s Enough Already is a theatrical revolution. In this multi-arts/media revelation, each one of the many art forms employed, down to the last detail, matters decisively.
Extremely Bad Dancing to Extremely French Music
This week the Traverse is hosting its fifth dance festival, showcasing five dance companies, on five consecutive nights, from across Scotland and the UK.
Edinburgh St Andrew's Day Celebrations Announced
Edinburgh's Grassmarket will be the scene of a music and dance "extravaganza" this St Andrew’s Day featuring an afterno
Cabaret, King's Theatre, Review
In the early 1960s, it was an inspired idea to adapt the stage play, “I am a Camera” based on Goodbye to Berlin, the travel memoirs of Christopher Isherwood, into a musical.
The Lion King, Edinburgh Playhouse, Review
The Lion King takes the theatrical experience to a higher level. It's visually stunning.
The Gates: Love, Liberation and Respect, Summerhall, Review
A sartorially splendid spectrum of sexuality greets as The Gates is entered. There is a real sense of being part of a 20th century version of the Bar at the Folies Bergères.
Vienna to Prague, Queen's Hall, Review
Dvorak’s Notturno for strings was the first piece on the programme at the Queen’s Hall concert. It began life as a string quartet and Dvorak gradually expanded it for string orchestra.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Queen's Hall, Review
The UOGB has landed – and not a shiny space suit in sight, only their own singular brand of elegant musical subversion!
RSNO: The Planets, Usher Hall Review
What a lovely programme to start a new season of Friday nights at the Usher Hall with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Berlioz: Beatrice and Benedict, Usher Hall, Review
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, which marks its 40th Anniversary this 2013/14 season, has grown from strength to strength over the decades.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Edinburgh Playhouse 2013, Review
Strictly sensational ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ was a surprise hit at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Edinburgh International Festival Box Office Drops 14%
The Edinburgh International Festival comes to an end tonight with up to a quarter of a million people expected to watch the annual
Pet Shop Boys to Headline Edinburgh's 2013/2014 Hogmanay
The Pet Shop Boys will headline this year's Concert in the Gardens at the 2013/2014 Edinburgh's Hogmanay.
Edinburgh Fringe Tops All Time Box Office Record
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was celebrating a record year at the box office as it drew to a close today.
Festival To Fire Volleys of Fireworks When Gun Strikes 1pm
Fireworks fans should look to the Edinburgh skyline tomorrow at 1pm.
Edinburgh Pupils Collaborate In New Fusion Band
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s education and outreach department, SCO Connect, has started a new initiative, SCO VIBE, an exciting fusion orchestra open to young musicians aged 11-18 years
Susan Boyle in Concert, Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Review
The final two nights of Susan Boyle’s first concert tour around Scotland ended at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre on 12th and 13th July.
Scottish Opera for Babies
For the very first time, Scottish Opera’s ground-breaking interactive shows for babies and toddlers - BabyO and SensoryO - are coming to Edinburgh Fringe.
RSNO appoints new Assistant Conductor
French-Canadian conductor Jean-Claude Picard, currently based in Switzerland, has been appointed as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s (RSNO) new Assistant Conductor, following a recruitment proc
