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Edinburgh International Festival

THE EVENT

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival takes the theme of ‘Rituals That; (one of five operas on the programme); a familyfriendly rendition of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ ; pianist Yuja Wang; Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo; and Gaelic music from Fèis Rois’ Ceilidh Trail. Choose from more than 90 excellent performances in atmospheric venues right around the city, such as St Giles’ Cathedral, the Edinburgh Playhouse and the National Museum of Scotland.

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