2011
Edinburgh International Festival 2011
Friday 12 August – Sunday 4 September
To the Far West
Visiting companies, many rarely seen on these shores, will include the National Ballet of China with spectacular classical ballet; a moving celebration of cultural memory from acclaimed Vietnamese choreographer Ea Sola, on the loss and renewal of traditional dance in her homeland in the 20th century; the exquisite sound of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra with its Chief Conductor Myung-Whun Chung; and the dramatic brilliance of the Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe as, with elaborate and colourful traditional costumes, they combine music, storytelling and breathtaking movement in a contemporary version of Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy, Hamlet.
The finest artists from China, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan join others from around the world for a three-week exploration of our shared passions. Festival 2011 offers the chance to immerse yourself in the beauty, traditions and distinctive philosophies of these cultures, both ancient and modern.
Shanghai Peking Opera Troupe Photo: Liu Haifa
For centuries the mysterious and alluring civilizations to the East have inspired and fascinated artists from the West. Festival 2011 juxtaposes traditional Asian art with the Orientalism it continues to inspire throughout Europe and the West, offering unique opportunities to discover more about the societies that are redefining the modern world every day.
These artists join with many others from around the world to offer an intense and heady three weeks of exoticism.
National Ballet of China Photo: Liu Yang
Festival 2011 brings exotic and diverse cultures from Asia to Edinburgh – travelling across half the globe to the far west.
2011 Diary Dates Wednesday 23 March Festival 2011 Brochure available and full programme online at eif.co.uk Priority booking for Festival Friends and Patrons opens online, by post and fax Saturday 2 April Public booking opens online, by post, telephone and in person at Hub Tickets Friday 12 August Festival 2011 opens Sunday 4 September Fireworks Concert Festival 2011 comes to a close
‘It is the most unpretentious and democratic cultural event I have experienced, with really affordable ticket prices’ Die Welt, Germany ‘I’m loving it and it’s the opportunity to see it live for the first time, thank you.’ Audience member
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