EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo
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The acclaimed vocal ensemble, The Gesualdo Six, will perform their captivating production, Death of Gesualdo, at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday 15 August 2026, with the performance commencing at 11:00. This unique concert delves deeply into the extraordinary life and revolutionary music of the 16th-century composer Carlo Gesualdo. Known as much for his strikingly dissonant and intensely expressive compositions as for his notoriously violent personal history, Gesualdo remains a figure of enduring fascination. Death of Gesualdo is presented as a multi-media concert piece, artfully exploring the intricate and often challenging relationship between artistic creation and the artist themselves. Through their performance, the ensemble poses pertinent questions about our engagement with the works of individuals whose pasts are shadowed by darkness. Further information regarding the programme and ticket prices can be found on the official website.
The performance will feature the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six, who will be joined by six actor-dancers to bring the music of Carlo Gesualdo to life through a combination of Renaissance iconography, puppetry and tableaux vivants. The concert piece will explore the intricate relationship between artistic creation and the artist themselves, raising pertinent questions about our engagement with the works of individuals whose pasts are shadowed by darkness.
The Gesualdo Six will perform a selection of Carlo Gesualdo's darkest music, including Tenebrae, a mass for the composer's own death. Their performance will be accompanied by the six actor-dancers, who will use a range of techniques to further illustrate the music and bring the composer's life story to the stage.
The event will take place at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday 15 August 2026, commencing at 11:00.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 12:00.
EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo is held at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh (85-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JG).
Tickets for EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo can be booked via thequeenshall.net using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The acclaimed vocal ensemble, The Gesualdo Six, will perform their captivating production, Death of Gesualdo, at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday 15 August 2026, with the performance commencing at 11:00. This unique concert delves deeply into the extraordinary life and revolutionary music of the 16th-century composer Carlo Gesualdo. Known as much for his strikingly dissonant and intensely expressive compositions as for his notoriously violent personal history, Gesualdo remains a figure of enduring fascination.
Death of Gesualdo is presented as a multi-media concert piece, artfully exploring the intricate and often challenging relationship between artistic creation and the artist themselves. Through their performance, the ensemble poses pertinent questions about our engagement with the works of individuals whose pasts are shadowed by darkness. Further information regarding the programme and ticket prices can be found on the official website.
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The performance will feature the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six, who will be joined by six actor-dancers to bring the music of Carlo Gesualdo to life through a combination of Renaissance iconography, puppetry and tableaux vivants. The concert piece will explore the intricate relationship between artistic creation and the artist themselves, raising pertinent questions about our engagement with the works of individuals whose pasts are shadowed by darkness.
The Gesualdo Six will perform a selection of Carlo Gesualdo's darkest music, including Tenebrae, a mass for the composer's own death. Their performance will be accompanied by the six actor-dancers, who will use a range of techniques to further illustrate the music and bring the composer's life story to the stage.
The event will take place at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday 15 August 2026, commencing at 11:00.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo?
EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo takes place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 12:00.
Where is EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo taking place?
EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo is held at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh (85-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JG).
How do I get tickets for EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo?
Tickets for EIF 26: Death of Gesualdo can be booked via thequeenshall.net using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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