Edinburgh International Festival, Usher Hall programme

Category

Library Item

Item no

30586

Title

Edinburgh International Festival, Usher Hall programme

Description

A simple monotone programme cover uses a line design to mimic the lines of a music score and the festival's initials.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1979

Size

25.4 x 10.0 cm

Type

Document

Location

Music Library

The Edinburgh International Festival was established in 1947 in a spirit of optimism. Its aim was to stage a major international cultural event in Edinburgh, showcasing first-rate performances of classical music, dance, opera and theatre to 'provide a platform for the flowering of the human spirit' and enrich the cultural life of Scotland, Britain and Europe. The festival was founded by Rudolf Bing the General manager of Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Henry Harvey Wood the head of the British Council in Scotland and civic leaders. The Festival takes place annually in August.The festival continues to attract large numbers of visitors, but it has been superceeded in size by its unofficial partner, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Events > Festivals > Edinburgh International Festival

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Usher Hall

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Sport and leisure > Culture > Concert halls