Benedetti aims for a 'relatable' Edinburgh International Festival

Nicola Benedetti at the Edinburgh International Festival program launchImage source, Mihaela Bodlovic

Nicola Benedetti announced her first program as director of the Festival Edinburgh International ( FEI).

The Grammy-winning musician is the first Scot to hold the position.

It promised to deliver the deepest possible experience, with the highest quality performances, to the widest possible audience.

Among the 2,000 artists taking part in this year's festival are Alison Goldfrapp, Anoushka Shankar, John Cale, Matthew Herbert and Sir Andras Schiff.

The Edinburgh International Festival runs from August 4-27.

"We need creativity more than ever" - Benedetti

Benedetti aims for a 'relatable' Edinburgh International Festival
Nicola Benedetti at the Edinburgh International Festival program launchImage source, Mihaela Bodlovic

Nicola Benedetti announced her first program as director of the Festival Edinburgh International ( FEI).

The Grammy-winning musician is the first Scot to hold the position.

It promised to deliver the deepest possible experience, with the highest quality performances, to the widest possible audience.

Among the 2,000 artists taking part in this year's festival are Alison Goldfrapp, Anoushka Shankar, John Cale, Matthew Herbert and Sir Andras Schiff.

The Edinburgh International Festival runs from August 4-27.

"We need creativity more than ever" - Benedetti

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