Edinburgh International Festival: Death of Gesualdo
Sat 15 Aug · 01:00
The Queens Hall Edinburgh
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Prepare for a captivating exploration of a truly singular Renaissance figure as the Edinburgh International Festival welcomes The Gesualdo Six to The Queens Hall on 15 August 2026. This acclaimed vocal ensemble will present Death of Gesualdo, a profound performance delving into the life and groundbreaking music of Carlo Gesualdo, a composer whose work continues to fascinate centuries later. The concert promises to be a multi-sensory experience, employing multimedia elements to illuminate the intricate and often contradictory legacy of Gesualdo. Audiences will be invited to consider the composer’s unique approach to harmony, characterised by daring dissonances, juxtaposed with his notorious and violent personal history. This promises to be a thought-provoking evening, offering a fresh perspective on a composer who pushed the boundaries of musical expression and lived a life as dramatic as his compositions. Further information regarding the full line-up of performers and ticket prices can be found on the official festival website.
The concert will feature a selection of Carlo Gesualdo's darkest music, including Tenebrae, a mass for the composer's own death. This will be performed by The Gesualdo Six, an ensemble known for their precise and expressive singing. They will be accompanied by six actor-dancers, who will use Renaissance iconography, puppetry, and tableaux vivants to further illustrate the music.
The performance will be a multi-media experience, combining music, dance, and visual elements to create a unique and thought-provoking portrait of the composer. The staging, singing, and acting have been praised as "sublime" in a recent five-star review.
The concert will take place at The Queens Hall in Edinburgh on 15 August 2026. Please note that side seats may have a partially restricted view of some of the theatrical elements, which are indicated on the seating plan.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Death of Gesualdo takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 01:00.
Edinburgh International Festival: Death of Gesualdo is held at The Queens Hall Edinburgh in Edinburgh (85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG).
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Prepare for a captivating exploration of a truly singular Renaissance figure as the Edinburgh International Festival welcomes The Gesualdo Six to The Queens Hall on 15 August 2026. This acclaimed vocal ensemble will present Death of Gesualdo, a profound performance delving into the life and groundbreaking music of Carlo Gesualdo, a composer whose work continues to fascinate centuries later. The concert promises to be a multi-sensory experience, employing multimedia elements to illuminate the intricate and often contradictory legacy of Gesualdo. Audiences will be invited to consider the composer’s unique approach to harmony, characterised by daring dissonances, juxtaposed with his notorious and violent personal history. This promises to be a thought-provoking evening, offering a fresh perspective on a composer who pushed the boundaries of musical expression and lived a life as dramatic as his compositions. Further information regarding the full line-up of performers and ticket prices can be found on the official festival website.
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The concert will feature a selection of Carlo Gesualdo's darkest music, including Tenebrae, a mass for the composer's own death. This will be performed by The Gesualdo Six, an ensemble known for their precise and expressive singing. They will be accompanied by six actor-dancers, who will use Renaissance iconography, puppetry, and tableaux vivants to further illustrate the music.
The performance will be a multi-media experience, combining music, dance, and visual elements to create a unique and thought-provoking portrait of the composer. The staging, singing, and acting have been praised as "sublime" in a recent five-star review.
The concert will take place at The Queens Hall in Edinburgh on 15 August 2026. Please note that side seats may have a partially restricted view of some of the theatrical elements, which are indicated on the seating plan.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Death of Gesualdo takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 01:00.
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Edinburgh International Festival: Death of Gesualdo is held at The Queens Hall Edinburgh in Edinburgh (85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG).
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Tickets for Edinburgh International Festival: Death of Gesualdo can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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