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Join us at the Edinburgh International Festival for a captivating evening with the "Capriccio" by the Philharmonia, taking place at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, on Sunday, 25 August 2024, at 6pm. This remarkable event features the world-renowned British conductor Sir Andrew Davis, alongside a stellar cast including Malin Byström as Countess Madeleine, Bo Skovhus as Count, Sebastian Kohlhepp as Flamand, and many more talented artists.

"Capriccio," Richard Strauss's final opera, is a masterful exploration of the eternal debate between music and poetry, brought to life through the story of Countess Madeleine, torn between her two suitors: a composer and a poet. The opera is celebrated for its wit, dynamism, and the profound musical and poetic inquiry at its heart. Highlights include the soulful opening String Sextet and the lyrical closing monologue by Countess Madeleine, reflecting on the inseparability of music and poetry.

This performance is especially significant as Sir Andrew Davis returns to "Capriccio" in his 80th birthday year, having made his operatic debut with this very work. With a cast led by the much-admired Malin Byström, known for her role as Salome at the 2022 Festival, this promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Tickets start from £27.50, with concessions available for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people, under 18s, arts workers, and under 30s. A limited number of £10 Affordable Tickets are also available to ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent work. Don't miss your chance to witness this extraordinary blend of music, poetry, and performance at one of the world's most prestigious festivals.

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Immerse yourself in the profound beauty of Verdi's Requiem at the Edinburgh International Festival, a performance that promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar. Under the baton of Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, this event will take place at the prestigious Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday, 24 August 2024, at 8pm.

Verdi's Requiem, a cornerstone of 19th-century music, is renowned for its intense emotional depth and dramatic scope. Santtu-Matias Rouvali, leading the Philharmonia, along with the Edinburgh Festival Chorus and soon-to-be-announced soloists, will explore the full range of human emotion encapsulated in this choral masterpiece. From the thunderous "Dies Irae" to the ethereal "Agnus Dei," audiences can expect a performance filled with both grandeur and intimate beauty.

Ticket prices start from £22.50, with special concessions available for D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people, under 18s, arts workers, and those under 30. Additionally, a limited number of £10 Affordable Tickets are on offer to ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent work. No proof of eligibility is required for the Affordable Tickets, but they are subject to availability and can be claimed using the promo code INVITED at checkout.

The performance will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, presented without an interval, making for an evening of uninterrupted musical splendor. For more information or to book your tickets, contact the Edinburgh International Festival box office at 131 473 2000. Don't miss this opportunity to witness one of the most powerful pieces of music ever written, performed by a world-class orchestra and chorus at one of the most celebrated festivals in the world.