This Summer’s Classical Music Festivals around Europe
Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland
Edinburgh International Festival is Edinburgh’s arts offering, and in 2023 welcomes violinist Nicola Benedetti in her first year as festival director. Picking up the baton (指挥棒) from previous director, Fergus Linehan, the Scotish violinist has described the role as “the honour and responsibility of a lifetime” and she is—perhaps unbelievably —the first Scottish and the first female festival director since the festival began in 1947.
August 4-August 27, eif.co.uk
Verbier Festival, Switzerland
The festival, marking its 30th anniversary, has become known for attracting the biggest soloists (独奏者) in the world. But the real magic of Verbier is connecting great musicians at the height of their careers with young artists through the Verbier Festival Academy. This year, 223 students from all over the world will receive training and attend master classes with the greats.
July 14-July 30, verbierfestival.com
Puccini Festival, Italy
Since 1930, the festival has been presenting Puccini’s masterpieces to crowds of thousands every summer. We’re picturing the Italian summer days closing with a gentle warmth, accompanied by fine opera and a cool glass of wine in hand, and the waters of Lake Massaciuccoli and the Tyrrhenian Sea rippling nearby.
July 14-August 26, puccinifestival.it
Granada International Festival, Spain
In 2023, as in previous years, the festival will team up with University of Granada to invite students to take part in the Manuel de Falla Courses, which offer master classes and workshops in composition, musical analysis, performance and more.
July 21-August 19, granadafestival.org
【小题1】What is special about this year’s Edinburgh International Festival?| A．The performers. | B．The tailored baton. |
| C．The woman director. | D．Edinburgh’s art works. |
| A．They have a history of 30 years. | B．They are hosted by universities. |
| C．They allow guests to sing solos. | D．They provide students with masterclasses. |
| A．Verbier Festival. | B．Granada International Festival. |
| C．Puccini Festival. | D．Edinburgh International Festival. |
