What connects The Muppets, Disney Pixar's Up, & Beyonce? It is, of course, George Bizet’s Habanera. It has been said, 'a person who has never seen any opera knows most of Carmen’s melodies'. Join us in 1800s Seville as we celebrate #OperaWeek on our blog🎶
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From sizzling romance and captivating melodies to mistaken identities and comic brilliance with five operas to choose from this August, all you need to do is clear your diary 💛 📆 #operaweek

This week is all about Opera!
A week for the Opera Lover, the Opera Novice, or the Opera Curious. Wherever you stand, you'll find something you love in our programme.

All week we'll be sharing some insider tips, videos, and deep dives into our Opera events for August 🎶✨

The rumours are true 😉...

I'll be giving my debut recital Edinburgh International Festival this year w. Simon Lepper The Queen's Hall on 7th August! Come along & support us if you can - looking forward to seeing you & sharing this lovely programme with you all! 💥🙌🏾❤️🎶

#lateRomanticism

Magical, Mischievous, Exciting ✨ 🔮

If you’re planning on taking the whole family to join us in August – we’ve got you! Ignite imaginations, spark conversations, and make memories at our family friendly performances - link in bio for more details!
#familyfun

Love seeing your curated August shows! What are you coming to see? 👏

Looking to work in event management? We've got a number of roles available to work on the delivery of our supporter events:
Events Assistants (x2) eif.buzz/3ISuDn0
Events Officers (x2) eif.buzz/3xeSJ8Q

Deadline to apply: 7 April

📷 Jess Shurte

Last call to apply for the role of Concerts Assistant Usher Hall, working on our large ensemble and orchestral concerts during our Festival in August. Apply now via our website: eif.buzz/3xg9Lnb

We can't wait to bring Assembly Hall Kidd Pivot to Edinburgh this summer, it's gone down a storm G! See link in bio for 🎟️

And with that big brochure your Festival tickets went on sale!
Hope you managed to pop by the pop up over the weekend, if not, here's what you missed 😃
Big 💛 to the performers:
Breabach
Scottish Ballet Youth Exchange
Emma Morwood
Nicola Benedetti

📢 Call out for classical music writers! If you have specialist knowledge in classical music and/or opera and are from a currently underrepresented background, see full details about opportunities for future commissions on our website: eif.buzz/3PxIDGr

We're ready to see you, 11am, St James Quarter!
Emma will perform at noon.
And remember there's still a chance to win yourself a YELLOW TICKET (just check your brochure) eif.co.uk/news-and-blogs…

See you soon Edinburgh 🙋

Can't wait for August 💛

On the button this afternoon! Excited to have secured tickets for the super talented Stef Smith and Vicky Featherstone #TheOutrun Edinburgh International Festival 💪🏻🙌🏻

It's today!! 💛💛💛
What are you booking at this year's Edinburgh International Festival?

Us too 👏

I spy a new production - Oedipus Rex is now on sale!

This innovative new co-production with Edinburgh International Festival is being staged in the stunning Grand Gallery at National Museums Scotland, with world-class soloists, orchestra and a 100-strong community chorus.

Book now at scottishopera.org.uk/shows/oedipus-…

Yes booked!! Excited...🧡 During my trip to Edinburgh next August I'm attending Edinburgh International Festival at The Lyceum

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