Edinburgh’s landmark concert hall since 1914
The Edinburgh International Festival spotlight has showcased a mix of traditional and experimental concerts as leading ensembles and performers adapt to economic pressures and changing audiences. Notable moments include high-profile collaborators, large-scale works, and debates about funding and the role of patronage.
The Guardian reports on a staged interpretation of Mahler’s response to trauma, using Freud’s office as a framing device. The performance blends narrative with live music, highlighting Mahler’s frenetic energy and the cuckoo motif, with nuanced debates about pacing and orchestral texture. Available on BBC Sounds until 12 October as Proms run through September.
Glastonbury organisers have announced next year’s line-up progress, with three headliners confirmed and Madonna ruled out. Rumours point to Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Oasis as contenders for 2027, with bookies’ odds reflecting growing certainty around major acts while other names circulate.