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A Symphony of Voices and Emotions at Edinburgh's Usher Hall

Edinburgh’s Usher Hall is set to host a series of captivating performances that promise to immerse audiences in diverse choral and orchestral masterpieces. From the monumental 'The Veil of the Temple' by John Tavener to Mahler's cosmic 'Resurrection Symphony,' these events bring together renowned orchestras and accomplished performers. The Edinburgh International Festival and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra present an extraordinary program featuring Karina Canellakis and the London Symphony Orchestra under Sir Antonio Pappano, offering a rich tapestry of sound and emotion that transcends time and tradition.

Jun 23, 2025

1. EIF: Opening Concert: The Veil of The Temple

The Usher Hall transforms into a sanctuary for John Tavener’s magnum opus, The Veil of the Temple. This is only the second time it has ever been performed in the UK.

Aug 2, 2025

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Edinburgh · Usher Hall, Edinburgh

2. LSO: Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony

Join the London Symphony Orchestra and their new Chief Conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano, for this celebration of early 20th-century works.

Aug 14, 2025

London Symphony Orchestra

Edinburgh · Usher Hall

3. EIF: Bernstein & Stravinsky

The in-demand conductor Karina Canellakis returns after making her Edinburgh International Festival debut in the 2023 Closing Concert. She leads this monumental programme with the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and the BBC SSO, characterised by thrilling sounds and ideas of love, divine or human.

Aug 21, 2025

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Edinburgh · The Usher Hall

4. Mahler's Symphony No.2 ‘Resurrection' in Edinburgh

A man stands alone at the grave of a friend. Shattered by grief, he shakes his fist at the heavens and begins a journey that will take him to the end of the world and beyond. The sheer ambition of Gustav Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony staggers the imagination—an emotional odyssey on a cosmic scale, embracing tragedy, hope, dark humour, and even Judgement Day itself.

Mar 1, 2026

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Edinburgh · Usher Hall

Conclusion

As Edinburgh's Usher Hall welcomes these exceptional performances, audiences have the opportunity to experience music that transcends the ordinary. From the meditative depths of Tavener to the cosmic expanses of Mahler, these concerts promise to resonate long after the final note has been played. Each performance is a testament to the enduring power of music to inspire, uplift, and unite, reflecting the rich tapestry of human emotion and creativity. These events remind us that in the world of music, time and space are mere backdrops to the limitless possibilities of expression.

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