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Kate Valentine

Death becomes them - The Two Widows

Edinburgh International Festival

22 Jul 2008

Jane Irwin and Kate Valentine are at very different stages in their operatic careers. But Carol Main finds them both in exuberant mood ahead of Scottish Opera’s take on Smetana’s 19th century comedy.

Giselle

Best of the rest - Edinburgh International Festival

Edinburgh International Festival

22 Jul 2008

Giselle. Under the artistic direction of Nina Ananiashvili, the State Ballet of Georgia will be performing what many view as the definitive interpretation of this romantic ballet. Gabriela Montero Two performances here from the superb Venezuelan…

Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Bittersweet symphony - Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

Edinburgh International Festival

22 Jul 2008

Brecht and Weill’s Mahagonny has inspired an artistic generation. Neil Cooper analyses the pair’s enduring appeal.

Król Roger

Regal king size - Król Roger

Edinburgh International Festival

22 Jul 2008

Fitting neatly into the EIF’s theme of Artists Without Borders, the majestic Król Roger opens up audiences to an innovative collaboration. Carol Main chats to Festival director Jonathan Mills about the opera’s arrival in the city. Listening to a…

The Undersea World of Bubble McBea

The Undersea World of Bubble McBea

19 Jun 2008

CHILDREN’S OPERA Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Fri 20-Sun 22 Jun The words ‘children’ and ‘opera’ aren’t often found in the same sentence. But over the past few years, Scottish Opera has managed to make the artform not just accessible, but great fun.

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Popular events

The Gondoliers
Date Location
Inner Sound Operatic Society perform Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers', the duo's sunniest and brightest light opera.
14 Aug 7.30 Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
Scottish Opera: Cinderella
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One of the leading 'bel canto' operas of the 19th century, Rossini's 'Cinderella' is an entertaining and engaging light comedy and a showcase for vocal fireworks with a great final aria. Sung in English. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–2 Aug 12.45 Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera: Madama Butterfly
Date Location
Puccini's famous tale of Cio-Cio San and her abandonment by her dashing American husband has become one of the most performed operas of all time. 'Part of Culross Music and Arts Festival'.
2 Aug 4.00 Abbey House, Culross
Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic Society Centenary Revue
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Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic Society kicks off its centenary celebrations with a revue of its first hundred years.
11 Sep–13 Sep 7.30–10.00 Memorial Hall, Innerleithen
Mary Garden Opera: Benjamin Britten's The Little Sweep
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A special collaboration between Haddo Junior Choirs, Aberdeen International Youth Festival and RSAMD, this operatic tale of young Sam the sweep acts as an engaging introduction, especially for young audiences, to the conventions of opera.
6 Aug–7 Aug Wed 7.30; Thu 3.00 & 7.30 Haddo House, Ellon
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