The 2025 International Festival kicks off with a truly unique event, Sir John Tavener's massive choral extravaganza The Veil of the Temple. Four religions, five languages, lots of mystical content at which Taverner excelled. Also a chorus of 250. The director holding the forces together, Thomas Guthrie, was one of the singers in the premiere in 2003, so should have a better understanding of the work than most.
Edinburgh audiences will not be spending the night in the Usher Hall, which may or may not be a good thing, as we will gain convenience while losing the epic dusk to dawn journey.
The five languages will be accompanied by English surtitles.
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