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Edinburgh International Festival 1947

Richard Morrison explores the strength of Britain on the international music scene, from the first Edinburgh International Festival in 1947 to now. He talks to Nicola Benedetti.

Richard Morrison explores the strength of Britain on the international music scene, from the first Edinburgh International Festival in 1947 to now. He talks to the current director, Nicola Benedetti, about the Festival's dialogue with the world, and also to Gillian Moore, Stephen Maddock, Martyn Brabbins and Evelyn Glennie about the challenges for British music as an export in the face of Brexit and funding cuts.

Richard talks to some of the main players on the British music scene today, including Nicola Benedetti, Martyn Brabbins, Evelyn Glennie, Darren Henley, Gavin Higgins, Sam Lee, James MacMillan, Stephen Maddock, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Gillian Moore, Chi-chi Nwanoku, David Pickard and Judith Weir.

56 minutes

Music Played

  • Gustav Mahler

    Das Lied von der Erde: Von der Schonheit

    Singer: Kathleen Ferrier. Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Bruno Walter.
    • Decca.
  • Max Bruch

    Scottish Fantasy, Op.46 - 3. Andante sostenuto

    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔcoming - A Scottish Fantasy.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..
    • 3.
  • Tan Dun

    Zen Dream (from his Buddha Passion)

    Choir: International Choir Academy, Lubeck. Orchestra: Orchestre national de Lyon. Conductor: Tan Dun.
    • DECCA.
  • Arnold Bax

    Tamara Suite: V. The Hunt and Apotheosis

    Orchestra: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.
    • CHANDOS.
  • John Tavener

    Dhyana - a song for Nicola

    Performer: Nicola Benedetti. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Litton.
    • DG.
  • Pau Casals

    Sardana

    Performer: Sheku Kanneh‐Mason. Performer: Guy Johnston. Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
    • DECCA.

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