First Night at The Hub
Join Nicola Benedetti and artists from across the 2023 opening weekend for an evening of music celebrating community.
For the first night at The Hub, Festival Director Nicola Benedetti has devised an eclectic celebratory concert that involves a range of artists participating in the Festival’s opening weekend. The programme will focus on music composed to be performed in a domestic setting and will highlight the opening Festival theme of Community over chaos. The performance may feature a surprise appearance by a special guest.
Located at the top of the Royal Mile, The Hub combines award-winning contemporary design with classic Victorian architecture and is a wonderfully atmospheric setting for chamber concerts. During the 2023 Festival it will host a range of intimate recitals covering music from the Baroque era to the present day, from five continents.
The Hub Series is supported by Sir Ewan and Lady Brown together with Flure Grossart
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Nicola Benedetti Festival Director
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