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Fête de la Musique Institut Français d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent (5pm / Midnight) Danish Institute, 3 Doune Terrace (3pm-5pm / classical stage) and Ainslie Place Gardens, Edinburgh (5pm / 10pm) With the support of the European Commission. FREE

Every year since 1982, the Institut Français d'Ecosse has celebrated the Fête de la Musique in Edinburgh.

This 2008 edition promises to be even more diverse with the the French, Danish, Italian and Goethe Institutes and the Irish Consulate all providing performers. A group from each of these countries will be performing on 21 June.

The patron of this year's event is Stéphane Denève, the renowned French conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Following the French tradition, the Fête de la Musique is open to all amateurs and professional musicians, and all artistic forms with no preference given to any particular genre.

From Germany, contemporary jazz by the Clarinet Trio to the Irish Songs of Mélanie O’Reilly; from the African Rhythms of Asazispace Funk Explosion to the alternative rock of Reiser, passing through Italy with baroque music from Luca Marconato (lute and theorbo) and soprano Cristina Cappellini. All tastes will be catered for!

So come and enjoy !

The programme

The Artists


Contact: Chloé Guillemant fetedelamusique@ifecosse.org.uk

In partnership with the Danish, German and Italian institutes (EUNIC project)