Edinburgh International Festival
AUG 13 – SEPT 5, 2010
'Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.' Chrisopher Columbus
Presenting a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance during a three week period in late summer the Edinburgh International Festival is one of the most important cultural celebrations in the world. The finest creators and performers from the worlds of the arts gather to present one of the most exciting, innovative and accessible Festivals of the performing arts.
The Edinburgh International Festival is a curated festival - all artists and companies appear in the Festival at the invitation of the Festival Director. Edinburgh's six major theatres and concert halls, a few smaller venues and some unconventional ones too come alive showcasing arts of the highest possible international standard to the widest possible audience.
With a commitment to new work, the Festival features commissions from award winning companies, new work from internationally renowned artists as well as established classics such as Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Past festivals have seen visits from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Abbey Theatre, Dublin, Matthew Bourne and the National Theatre of Scotland. Finishing the festival on a high point is the Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert, a dazzling conclusion to the Edinburgh International Festival. Performing in Princes St Gardens the Scottish Chamber Orchestra provide the soundtrack to a fireworks display that soars with every note, nuance and key change. Over 250,000 people each year enjoy this breath-taking spectacle.
"A Festival which has grown from modest beginnings to the status of cultural phenomenon, and one that is envied the world over" - Scotland on Sunday
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Featured videos- 2010 Previews
Agua
Agua is described as 'A joyous homage to a paradise of swaying palm trees, sultry jungles and stalking leopards from one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.'
The Gospel At Colonus
Gospel music, rock 'n roll swagger, a dash of soul and syncopated style are at the heart of this uplifting spectacle. Set in a modern day America it is a radical reworking of Sophocles's tragedy Oedipus at Colonus.
Grupo Corpo
With an extraordinary combination of flair, fire and flamboyance, Grupo Corpo exudes many of the qualities associated with Brazilian culture. Building on a solid foundation of classical movement, Grupo Corpo's high-octane ensemble of dancers combines the sensual elements inherent in Brazilian popular dance with cutting-edge contemporary dance techniques.
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