Musicians at the Edinburgh International Festival, 1947–1956
Musicians at the Edinburgh International Festival, 1947 to 1957 lists the major artists who have appeared at the Edinburgh International Festival. Orchestras and groups from Scotland, Britain, Europe and America were all invited to perform. From the beginning the Scottish Orchestra, now known as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and BBC Scottish Orchestra were present, joined by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Hallé Orchestra,

Major European orchestras included the Vienna Philharmonic, the Vienna Hofmusikkapelle, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Orchestra of La Scala, Milan, Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the Orchestre national de la Radiodiffusion française, now called the Orchestre National de France. From America came the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra of New York, now known as the  New York Philharmonic, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Each orchestra or group came with celebrated conductors and soloists, many of whom are still famous today as their recordings remain the standard by which contemporary musicians are judged. 1947

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See also
Edinburgh International Festival
World premieres at the Edinburgh International Festival
Musicians at the Edinburgh International Festival, 1957–1966
Opera at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1947–1956
Opera at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1957–1966
Opera at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1967–1976
Ballet at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1947–1956
Ballet at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1957–1966
Ballet at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1967–1976
Drama at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1947–1956
Drama at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1957–1966
Drama at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1967–1976
Visual Arts at the Edinburgh International Festival, 1947–1976

References

Edinburgh Festival
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Classical music festivals in Scotland
Annual events in Edinburgh
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