The LSO were on great form when let loose on Shostakovich’s Symphony No.11 in Edinburgh

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2023 [7] – Rachmaninov, Shostakovich: Mikhail Pletnev (piano), London Symphony Orchestra / Gianandrea Noseda (conductor). Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 14.8.2023. (SRT)

The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gianandrea Noseda © Mark Allan

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Project Smok’s utterly joyous concert of Scottish neo-trad music at the Hub

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2023 [6] – Traditional music played by Project Smok: Project Smok (Ali Levack [piper], Ewan Baird [bodhran] and Pablo Lafuente [guitar]). The Hub, Edinburgh, 12.8.2023. (SRT)

Project Smok

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András Schiff is full of surprises at the Edinburgh International Festival

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2023 [5] – Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven: Sir András Schiff (piano). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 11.8.2023. (SRT)

Sir András Schiff (during a previous concert) © Yutaka Suzuki

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Only with no trace of a gimmick does it work brilliantly for Iván Fischer and his orchestra in Edinburgh

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2023 [4] – Weber, Fanny Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn: Daniel Lozakovich (violin), Budapest Festival Orchestra / Iván Fischer (conductor), Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10.8.2023. (SRT)

Iván Fischer conducts the Budapest Festival Orchestra at a previous concert

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Iestyn Davies sings Handel and still sounds terrific, even when he is unwell

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2023 [3] – Handel: Iestyn Davies (countertenor), Jupiter Ensemble / Thomas Dunford (director/lute). Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, 7.8.2023. (SRT)

Ensemble Jupiter (Thomas Dunford. front centre) © Julien Benhamou

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Contrasting pair of concerts shed light on Nicola Benedetti’s vision for the Edinburgh International Festival

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2023 [2]: (SRT)

First Night at The Hub – Pianist Orion Weiss accompanies violinist Nicola Benedetti © Andrew Perry

Where Do We Go From Here? – Jennifer France (soprano), Nicola Benedetti and Tom Service (presenters), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor), Usher Hall, 6.8.2023.

Hans AbrahamsenLet me tell you
Helen GrimeVirga
Elizabeth Ogonek as though birds
Mark-Anthony TurnageThree Screaming Popes

First Night at The Hub – Various musicians including Nicola Benedetti and Stefan Jackiw (violin), Geza & The 5 DeViLs, Orion Weiss (piano), The Hub, 6.8.2023.

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Buddha Passion is an adventurous choice to open the Edinburgh International Festival 2023

United KingdomUnited Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival 2023 [1] – Tan Dun, Buddha Passion: Edinburgh Festival Chorus, RSNO Youth Chorus, Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Tan Dun (conductor). Usher Hall, 5.8.2023. (SRT)

Buddha Passion at the Edinburgh International Festival © Jess Shurte

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