Triumphant Tavener opens the Edinburgh International Festival

The Veil of the Temple

The National Youth Choirs of Scotland in The Veil of the Temple

Par David Smythe, 03 août 2025

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“stunned by Tavener’s euphoric music still swirling around our heads”

Critique faite à Usher Hall, Edimbourg, le 2 août 2025

Tavener, The Veil of the Temple

Thomas Guthrie, Mise en scène

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Sofi Jeannin, Direction

Edinburgh Festival Chorus

James Grossmith, Chef de chœur

Monteverdi Choir

Jonathan Sells, Chef de chœur

National Youth Choir of Scotland

NYCoS Chamber Choir

Christopher Bell, Chef de chœur

Sophia Burgos, Soprano

Calum Robertson, Harmonium

Hovhannes Margaryan, Duduk

Richard Hellenthal, Tibetan horn

Theano Papadaki, Soprano

Thomas Herford, Ténor

Hugo Hymas, Ténor

Tom Kelly, Ténor

Edward Ross, Ténor

Robert Davies, Baryton

Tristan Hambleton, Baryton-basse

Jack Lawrence-Jones, Baryton

Thomas Lowen, Basse

Robert Macdonald, Basse

Florian Störtz, Basse

George Vines, Basse

Richard Wiegold, Basse

"Ode to Joy" au Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Nicolas Tavernier, 28th May

Le RSNO a clôt sa saison samedi soir avec un programme Beethoven/Strauss.

***11

Stephen Hough makes a convincing case for Rachmaninov 1 with the RSNO

Simon Thompson, 24th April

On a return visit to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, John Wilson shapes A London Symphony with melancholy sweep.

****1

Kristiina Poska makes an exciting return to conduct the RSNO

Simon Thompson, 20th March

Kristiina Poska directs the RSNO in gripping Tchaikovsky and Pärt, but words and music only occasionally match in Elena Langer's new song cycle.

***11

Felix Klieser plays Strauss with the RSNO, before Bruckner exodus

Simon Thompson, 21st February

Felix Klieser is quietly remarkable as he plays Strauss' First Horn Concerto with the RSNO, but why did so many people walk out during Bruckner's Eighth Symphony?

****1

Giedrė Šlekytė conducts the RSNO in passionate, exciting Mahler

Simon Thompson, 5th December

Giedrė Šlekytė makes a stellar conducting debut with the RSNO, while violinist Nemanja Radulović has a great look but a disappointingly ordinary sound.

****1

Mahler magic: RSNO opens season with the Seventh Symphony

Simon Thompson, 3rd October

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Thomas Søndergård open their season, continuing their Mahler cycle, with the Seventh Symphony.

****1

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

The Veil of the Temple triumphantly opens the Edinburgh International Festival