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Venue: Edinburgh Academy Senior School

Fact file
Address42 Henderson Row
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH3 5BL
United Kingdom
ContainsEdinburgh Academy Junior School
Google maps55° 57' 37.144" N 3° 12' 13.070" W
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Lionel Bringuier leaps in to help Scottish Chamber Orchestra close EIF

The EIF finale brings a Covid-related cancellation, but French conductor Lionel Bringuier replaces Kazushi Ono to help the SCO close the festival in style. 

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EIF closes in style with a terrific Ariadne auf Naxos

Memorable role debuts from Dorothea Röschmann, David Butt Philip and Catriona Morison make Ariadne auf Naxos with the RSNO and Lothar Koenigs a night to savour.

****1
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Devilish downpour cannot dampen The Soldier's Tale at the EIF

Rarely has so distinguished a group been assembled to give this work live; it would have shone as a highlight even in a normal year of visiting foreign ensembles and performers.
*****
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Sir Simon Rattle and the LSO lift the spirits at the EIF

An entertaining assortment of vignettes from Ibert, Martinů and Richard Strauss made for a delightful summer evening of music.

****1
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Elim Chan conducts the RSNO in her Edinburgh Festival debut

On an eclectic programme that also featured superstar soloist Sol Gabetta, ear-opening Shaw and suave Saint-Saëns balanced muscular Beethoven. 
****1
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Benedetti Baroque at the Edinburgh International Festival

Nicola Benedetti, the Festival's artist-in-residence, captures perfectly the intoxicating mix of Italian early music with her handpicked Baroque Orchestra.

****1
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Stasevska and the BBCSO launch the Edinburgh International Festival

An evening of musical optimism launches the 2021 Edinburgh International Festival with a burst of light and colour.
*****
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