Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1982

Category

Library Item

Item no

26822

Title

Front cover, Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1982

Description

The front cover of the 1982 Edinburgh International programme is mainly white with a black line drawing of a group of artists at the bottom right corner. There is a singer, an actor, a poet and an artist. In the centre of the group, a conductor stands on a platform and waves a long coloured ribbon above his head.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1982

Size

29.5 x 21.4 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Edinburgh International Festival was established in 1947. Its aim was to stage a major international cultural event in Edinburgh, showcasing first-rate performances of classical music, dance, opera and theatre.

In 1999 the building that had been the Tolbooth Church built between 1842-44 and then the meeting place of the General Assembley of Scotland became 'The Hub', an information centre, ticket office, and venue for the Edinburgh International Festival.

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Events > Festivals > Edinburgh International Festival

People > Entertainment and sports > Actors

People > Entertainment and sports > Artists

People > Entertainment and sports > Poets

People > Entertainment and sports > Singers

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh