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Opera at the Edinburgh International Festival: history and repertoire, 1967–1976

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Opera continued to be one of the most important features of the Edinburgh International Festival in the third decade.

Edinburgh Festival Opera, a company which first presented operas at the festival in 1965, contributed five productions (with two of them performed over two years), while Glasgow-based Scottish Opera performed seven. Meanwhile, the tradition of inviting guest companies continued with the English Opera Group, Hamburg State Opera, Teatro Comunale, Florence (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino), Frankfurt Municipal Opera, National Theatre, Prague, Deutsche Oper Berlin (twice), Deutsche Oper am Rhein (twice), Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Hungarian State Opera, and Royal Opera, Stockholm all appeared at the festival.

Distinguished conductors included Claudio Abbado, Gerd Albrecht, Daniel Barenboim, Richard Bonynge, Christoph von Dohnányi, Alexander Gibson, Charles Mackerras, and Giuseppe Patanè.

Major opera directors included Peter Ebert, Götz Friedrich, Colin Graham, Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Peter Ustinov, and Wieland Wagner.

Star female singers included Janet Baker, Agnes Baltsa, Teresa Berganza, Ileana Cotrubaș, Leyla Gencer, Anna Moffo, Birgit Nilsson, Regina Resnik, Renata Scotto, Anja Silja, Elisabeth Söderström, Joan Sutherland, Tatiana Troyanos, Julia Varady, Shirley Verrett, and Galina Vishnevskaya, while male singers included Luigi Alva, Nicolai Gedda, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Geraint Evans, Tito Gobbi, Luciano Pavarotti, Peter Pears, Ruggero Raimondi and John Shirley-Quirk.

1967 (three productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Edinburgh Festival Opera production of Orfeo ed Euridice by Joseph Haydn, August 25, 29, September 1, 4, 6, 9, 1967 (six performances) at the Kings Theatre[1]
Scottish National Orchestra
Scottish Opera Chorus
Richard Bonynge
Rudolph Hartmann
Heinz Ludwig designer
Joan Sutherland Euridice
Mary O'Brien Genio
Nicolai Gedda Orfeo
Spiro Malas Creonte
Simon Gilbert Pluto
Malcolm King Chorista I
John Graham Chorista II
Edinburgh Festival Opera production of I Capuleti ed i Montecchi by Bellini, August 30, September 2, 5, 7, 1967 (four performances) at the Kings Theatre[1]
London Symphony Orchestra
Scottish Opera Chorus
Claudio Abbado
Antonello Madau-Diaz Anna Moffo Giuletta Giacomo Aragall Romeo
Walter Monachesi Lorenzo
Luciano Pavarotti Tebaldo
Giovanni Fojani Cappellio
Scottish Opera production of The Rake's Progress by Igor Stravinsky, August 21, 26, 31, September 8, 1967 (four performances) at the Kings Theatre[1]
Scottish National Orchestra
Scottish Opera Chorus
Alexander Gibson
Peter Ebert
Ralph Koltai designer
Elizabeth Robson Anne Truelove
Sona Cervena Baba the Turk
Johanna Peters Mother Goose
Alexander Young Tom Rakewell
Peter van der Bilt Nick Shadow
Francis Egerton Sellem
David Kelly Truelove
Ronald Morrison Keeper

1968 (eight productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Scottish Opera production of Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten, August 19, 21, 23, 26, 1968 (four performances) at the Kings Theatre[2]
Alexander Gibson Colin Graham
Alix Stone designer
Phyllis Curtin Ellen Orford
Johanna Peters Mrs Sedley
Elizabeth Bainbridge Auntie
Richard Cassilly Peter Grimes
John Shaw Balstrode
Harold Blackburn Swallow
English Opera Group production of Punch and Judy by Harrison Birtwhistle, August 22, 24, 1968 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[2]
David Atherton Anthony Besch
Peter Rice designer
Maureen Morelle Judy
Jenny Hill Pretty Polly
Geoffrey Chard Choregos
John Cameron Punch
John Winfield Lawyer
Wyndham Parfitt Doctor
Hamburg State Opera production of Elektra by Richard Strauss, August 29, September 3, 6, 1968 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[2]
Philharmonic State Orchestra of Hamburg
Leopold Ludwig
Ulrich Wenk
Alfred Siercke designer
Regina Resnik Clytemnestra
Gladys Kuchta Elektra
Ingrid Bjoner Chrysothemis
Helmut Melchert Aegisthus
Hans Sotin Orestes
Carl Schultz Orestes' tutor
Hamburg State Opera production of Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss, August 30, September 4, 7, 1968 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[2]
Philharmonic State Orchestra of Hamburg
Leopold Ludwig
Ulrich Wenk
Alfred Siercke designer
Tatiana Troyanos Composer
Sylvia Geszty Zerbinetta
Arlene Saunders Primadonna/Ariadne
Regina Marheineke Najade
Cvetka Ahlin Dryade
Helga Thieme Echo
Toni Blankenheim Major-domo
Herbert Fliether Music master
Ernst Kozub Tenor/Bacchus
Rudolf Mandak Officer
Gerhard Unger Dancing master/Brighella
Hans Sotin Wig maker
Franz Grundheber Lackey
Heinz Blankenburg Harlequin
Wilhelm Brokmeier Scaramuccio
Noel Mangin Truffaldino
Hamburg State Opera production of Der fliegende Holländer by Richard Wagner, August 31, September 2, 5, 1968 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[2]
Philharmonic State Orchestra of Hamburg
Chorus of the Hamburgische Staatsoper
Charles Mackerras
Wieland Wagner producer and designer Anja Silja Senta
Ursula Boese Mary
Theo Adam Dutchman
Richard Cassilly Erik
Ernst Wiemann Daland
Gerhard Unger Steersman
English Opera Group production of The Prodigal Son by Benjamin Britten, August 26, 28, 29, 31 1968 (four performances) at St Mary's Cathedral[2]
Colin Graham director and designer
Annena Stubbs costumes
Peter Pears Tempter
Robert Tear Tempter/Younger Son
Bryan Drake Father/Elder Son
John Shirley-Quirk Father
Benjamin Luxon Elder Son
Malcolm Rivers Elder Son
Bernard Dickerson Younger Son
English Opera Group production of The Burning Fiery Furnace by Benjamin Britten, August 29, 30 1968 (two performances) at St Mary's Cathedral[2]
Colin Graham director and designer
Annena Stubbs costumes
Bryan Drake Astrologer
Malcolm Rivers Astrologer
Kenneth Macdonald Nebuchadnezzar
Benjamin Luxon Ananias
Robert Tear Misael
Bernard Dickerson Misael
Paschal Allen Azarias
Peter Leeming Herald
English Opera Group production of Curlew River by Benjamin Britten, August 27, 30, 1968 (two performances) at St Mary's Cathedral[2]
Colin Graham director and designer
Annena Stubbs costumes
Harold Blackburn Abbot
Benjamin Luxon Ferryman
John Shirley-Quirk Ferryman
Malcolm Rivers Traveller
Bryan Drake Traveller
Robert Tear Madwoman
Peter Pears Madwoman

1969 (four productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Teatro Comunale, Florence (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino) production of Maria Stuarda by Donizetti, August 25, 28, September 1, 1969 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[3]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Teatro Comunale, Florence
Nino Sanzogno
Giorgio de Lullo
Pierluigi Pizzi designer
Shirley Verrett Elizabeth
Leyla Gencer Mary Stuart
Anna di Stasio Ann
Franco Tagliavini Leicester
Agostino Ferrin Talbot
Giulio Fioravanti Cecil
Mario Frosini Herald
Teatro Comunale, Florence (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino) production of Rigoletto by Verdi, August 26, 30, September 3, 1969 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[3]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Teatro Comunale, Florence
Alberto Erede
Sandro Segui
Pierluigi Pizzi designer
Renata Scotto Gilda
Biancarosa Zanibelli Maddalena
Anna Falcone Giovanna
Giuliana Matteini Countess Ceprano
Renato Cioni Duke
Mario Zanasi Rigoletto
Franco Ventriglia Sparafucile
Plinio Ciabassi Monterone
Giorgio Giorgetti Marullo
Dino Formichini Matteo Borsa
Mario Frosini Ceprano
Guerrando Rigiri Usher
Teatro Comunale, Florence (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino) production of Il signor Bruschino by Rossini and Gianni Schicchi by Puccini, September 4, 6, 10, 12, 1969 (four performances) at the Kings Theatre[3]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Teatro Comunale, Florence
Aldo Ceccato
Il signor Bruschino
Filippo Crivelli director
Gianni Vagnetti designer

Gianni Schicchi
Tito Gobbi director
Ferdinando Ghelli designer
Jolanda Meneguzzer Sofia
Anna di Stasio Marianna

Maddalena Bonifaccio Lauretta
Flora Rafanelli Zita
Giuliana Matteini Nella
Anna di Stasio La Cesca
Claudio Desderi Gaudenzio
Renato Capecchi Bruschino Senior
Valiano Natali Bruschino Junior
Giuseppe Baratti Florville
Paolo Pedani Commissioner of Police
Graziano Del Vivo Filiberto

Tito Gobbi Gianni Schicchi
Ugo Benelli Rinuccio
Dino Formichini Gherando
Graziano Del Vivo Betto di Signa
Plinio Ciabassi Simone
Giorgio Giorgetti Marco
Augusto Frati Spinelloccio
Paolo Pedani Ser Amantio
Mario Frosini Pinellino
Valiano Natali Guccio
Teatro Comunale, Florence (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino) production of Sette Canzoni by Malipiero and Il prigioniero by Dallapiccola, August 29, September 5, 11, 1969 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[3]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Teatro Comunale, Florence
Nino Sanzogno
Alessandro Fersen
Emanuele Luzzati designer Sette Canzoni
Gianni Polidori designer Il prigioniero
Magda Olivero Mother

Claudia Parada Mother
Renato Capecchi Ballad singer/Drunk
Guerrando Rigiri Inner voice
Giuseppe Baratti Lover
Scipio Colombo Bell ringer
Giorgio Giorgetti Bell ringer

Scipio Colombo Prisoner
Mirto Picchi Jailer/Grand Inquisitor

1970 (seven productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Frankfurt Municipal Opera production of The Fiery Angel by Sergei Prokofiev, August 24, 26, 29, 1970 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[4]
Christoph von Dohnányi Václav Kašlík
Josef Svoboda designer
Jan Skalicky costumes
Anja Silja Renata
Soňa Červená Fortune teller
Agnes Baltsa Abbess
Rosl Zapf Innkeeper
Rudolf Constantin Ruprecht
Vladimir de Kanel Potboy
Alfred Vökt Jakob Glock
Willy Müller Agrippa von Nettesheim
Stephan Mettin Count Heinrich
Armin Maeder Servant
Kurt Wolinski Doctor
Edwin Feldmann Mathias
Dieter Weller Inquisitor
Scottish Opera production of Elegy for Young Lovers by Hans Werner Henze, August 25, 27, 29, 1970 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[4]
Alexander Gibson Hans Werner Henze
Ralph Koltai sets
Fausto Moroni costumes
Catherine Gayer Hilda Mack
Jill Gomez Elisabeth
Soňa Červená Carolina
David Hillman Toni
Lawrence Richard Dr Reischmann
John Shirley-Quirk Mittenhofer
National Theatre Prague production of The Bartered Bride by Bedřich Smetana, August 31, September 4, 11, 1970 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[4]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the National Theatre, Prague
Jaroslav Krombholc
Luděk Mandaus
Karel Svolinský designer
Štěpánka Jelinková Ludmila
Daniela Šounová Mařenka
Marcela Machotková Mařenka
Jaroslava Procházková Háta
Jindřich Jindrák Krušina
Zdeněk Otava Micha
Milan Karpíšek Vašek
Oldřich Lindauer Vašek
Ivo Žídek Jeník
Eduard Haken Kecal
National Theatre Prague production of Dalibor by Bedřich Smetana, September 1, 7, 12, 1970 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[4]
Orchestra and Chorus of the National Theatre, Prague
Jaroslav Krombholc
Václav Kašlik
Josef Svoboda designer
Jarmila Konečná costumes
Naděžda Kniplová Milada
Alena Miková Milada
Eva Zikmundová Jitka
Jindřich Jindrák Vladislav
Ivo Žídek Dalibor
Vilém Přibyl Dalibor
Rudolf Jedlička Budivoy
Jaroslav Horáčekl Beneš
Eduard Haken Beneš
Victor Koči Vitek
National Theatre Prague production of The Cunning Little Vixen by Leoš Janáček, September 2, 10, 1970 (two performances) at Kings Theatre[4]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the National Theatre, Prague
Bohumil Gregor
Ladislav Štros
Vladimir Nývlt designer
Marcel Porkorný costumes
Jaroslava Procházková Forester's wife/Owl
Jaroslava Dobrá Pásková
Helena Tattermuschová Vixen
Eva Zikmundová Fox
Eva Hlobilová Lapák
Marcela Machotková Cock/Jay
Štěpánka Jelinková Hen
Věra Staková Frantík
Ludmila Erbenová Pepik
Jindřich Jindrák Forester
Jan Hlavsa Schoolmaster
Dalibor Jedlička Vicar/Badger
Josef Heriban Harašta
Rudolf Vonásek Pásek
National Theatre Prague production of The Makropoulos Affair by Leoš Janáček, September 3, 8, 1970 (two performances) at Kings Theatre[4]
Orchestra and Chorus of the National Theatre, Prague
Bohumil Gregor
Václav Kašlik
Josef Svoboda designer
Jarmila Konečná costumes
Naděžda Kniplová Emilia Marty
Helena Tattermuschová Kristina
Ivo Žídek Albert Gregor
Rudolf Jedlička Jaroslav Prus
Victor Koči Janek
Karel Berman Kolenatý
Rudolf Vonásek Vitek
Milan Karpíšek Hauk/Šendorf
National Theatre Prague production of The Excursions of Mr. Brouček by Leoš Janáček, September 5, 9, 1970 (two performances) at Kings Theatre[4]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the National Theatre, Prague
Jaroslav Krombholc
Hanuš Thein
Oldřich Šimáček designer
Jan Skalický costumes
Helena Tattermuschová Málinka
Marcela Lemariová Waiter/Child prodigy/Pupil
Jaroslava Procházková Housekeeper/Kedruta
Beno Blachut Brouček
Miroslav Frydlewicz Mazal/Blankytný/Petřík
Dalibor Jedlička Sacristan/Lunobor/Domšik
Karel Berman Würfl/Čaroskvouci/Alderman
Rudolf Jedlička Oblačný/Vacek
Milan Karpíšek Duhoslav/Miroslav
Rudolf Vonásek Harfoboj/Vojta
Zdeněk Otava Svatopluk Cech

1971 (four productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Edinburgh Festival Opera in collaboration with Teatro Comunale, Florence (Maggio Musicale Fiorentino) production of La cenerentola by Rossini, August 23, 25, 27, September 7, 9, 1971 (five performances) at the Kings Theatre[5]
London Symphony Orchestra
Scottish Opera Chorus
Claudio Abbado
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle producer/designer Teresa Berganza Angelina
Eugenia Ratti Clorinda
Margherita Guglielmi Clorinda
Laura Zannini Thisbe
Luigi Alva Don Ramiro
Renato Capecchi Dandini
Paolo Montarsolo Din Magnifico
Ugo Trama Alidoro
Scottish Opera production of Die Walküre by Wagner, August 26, 28, 31, 1971 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[5]
Scottish National Orchestra
Alexander Gibson
Peter Ebert
Michael Knight designer
Leonore Kirschstein Sieglinde
Helga Dernesch Brünnhilde
Anna Reynolds Fricka
Heather Howson Gerhilde
Nancy Gottschalk Ortlinde
Patricia Purcell Waltraute
Joanna Peters Schwertleite
Patricia Hay Helmwige
Phyllis Cannan Siegrune
Joan Clarkson Grimgerde
Clare Livingston Rossweise
Charles Craig Siegmund
William McCue Hunding
David Ward Wotan
Deutsche Oper Berlin production of Die Entführung aus dem Serail by Mozart, August 30, September 1, 3, 1971 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[5]
Orchestra and Chorus of the Deutsche Oper
Heinrich Hollreiser
Gustav Rudolf Sellner
Wilhelm Reinking designer
Erika Köth Constanze
Carol Malone Blonde
Werner Hollweg Belmonte
Martin Vantin Pedrillo
Walter Dicks Bassa Selim
Bengt Rundgren Osmin
Josef Greindl Osmin
Deutsche Oper Berlin production of Melusine by Aribert Reimann, September 2, 4, 1971 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[5]
Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper
Reinhard Peters
Gustav Rudolf Sellner
Gottfried Pilz designer
Catherine Gayer Melusine
Martha Mödl Pythia
Gitta Mikes Madame Lapérouse
Donald Grobe Oleander
Barry McDaniel Count von Lusignan
Ivan Sardi Surveyor
Klaus Lang Mason
Loren Driscoll Architect
Josef Greindl Oger

1972 (six productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Deutsche Oper am Rhein production of Die Soldaten by Bernd Alois Zimmermann, August 21, 22, 1972 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[6]
Günther Wick Georg Reinhardt
Heinrich Wendel designer
Günther Kappel costumes
Catherine Gayer Marie
Trudeliese Schmidt Charlotte
Henny Ekström Wesener's mother
Gwynn Cornell Stolzius' mother
Faith Puleston Countess de la Roche
Marius Rintzler Wesener
Peter-Christophe Runge Stolzius
Georg Paucker Colonel von Spannheim
Anton de Ridder Desportes
Franz Radinger Hunter
Albert Weikenmeier Captain Pirzel
Richard Allen Eisenhardt
Wilhelm Ernest Captain Haudy
Wicus Slabbert Captain Mary
Nicola Tagger Young Count de la Roche
Deutsche Oper am Rhein production of Rappresentatione di Anima e di Corpo by Emilio de' Cavalieri, August 24, 25, 1972 (two performances) at the St Mary's Cathedral[7]
Alberto Erede Georg Reinhardt
Heinrich Wendel designer
Liselotte Erler costumes
Rachel Yakar Anima
Faith Puleston Piacere
Trudeliese Schmidt Vita mondana
Josephine Engelskamp Anima Beata
Peter-Christophe Runge Corpo
Alva Tripp Intelletto
Malcolm Smith Consiglio
Toshimitsu Kimura Tempo
William Holley Angelo custode
Marius Rintzler Mondo
Zenon Kosnowski Anima dannata
Scottish Opera production of The Trojans by Berlioz, August 24, 26, September 6, 1972 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[8]
Alexander Gibson Peter Ebert
Hans-Ulrich Schmückle designer
Sylta Busse Schmückle costumes
Helga Dernesch Cassandra
Patricia Hay Ascanias
Patricia Purcell Hecuba
Elaine McDonald Andromache
Janet Baker Dido
Bernadette Greevy Anna
Gregory Dempsey Aeneas
Delme Bryn-Jones Chorebus
John Lawson Graham Pantheus
Joseph Rouleau Ghost of Hector/Narbal
Norman White Priam
John Robertson Helenus/Hylas
Mike Carson Astyanax
Derek Blackwell Iopas
Teatro Massimo production of Attila by Verdi, August 28, 30, September 1, 1972 (three performances) at Kings Theatre[9]
Giuseppe Patanè Aldo Mirabella Vassallo
Giulio Coltelacci designer
Luisa Maragliano Odabella
Maria Parazzini Odabella
Ruggero Raimondi Attila
Renato Bruson Ezio
Bruno Prevedi Foresto
Umberto Scala Uldino
Franco Pugliese Leone
Teatro Massimo production of La straniera by Bellini, August 31, September 2, 5, 8, 1972 (four performances) at Kings Theatre[10]
Nino Sanzogno Mauro Bolognini
Marcel Escoffier designer
Renata Scotto Agnese of Pomerania
Elena Zilio Isoletta
Domenico Trimarchi Leopoldo
Ottavio Garaventa Arturo
Guido Mazzini Duke of Montolino
Gian Paolo Corradi Osburgo
Enrico Campi Prior
Teatro Massimo production of Elisabetta, regina d'Inghilterra by Rossini, September 4, 7, 9, 1972 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[11]
Nino Sanzogno
Giacomo Zani
Mauro Bolognini
Gaetano Pompa designer
Leyla Gencer Elisabetta
Margherita Guglielmi Matilda
Giovanna Vighi Enrico
Umberto Grilli Leicester
Pietro Bottazzo Norfolk
Gian Paolo Corradi Guglielmo

1973 (four productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Edinburgh Festival Opera production of Don Giovanni by Mozart, August 20, 23, 25, September 6, 8, 1973 (five performances) at the Kings Theatre[12]
English Chamber Orchestra
Scottish Opera Chorus
Daniel Barenboim
Peter Ustinov producer/designer Antigone Sgourda Donna Anna
Heather Harper Donna Elvira
Helen Donath Zerlina
Peter Lagger Commendatore
Luigi Alva Don Ottavio
Roger Soyer Don Giovanni
Geraint Evans Leporello
Alberto Rinaldi Masetto
Hungarian State Opera and Ballet Company production of Bluebeard's Castle together with the ballet The Miraculous Mandarin, both by Béla Bartók, August 24, 28, 30, 1973 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[12]
János Ferencsik András Miko
Gábor Forray designer
Tivadar Márk costumes
Katalin Kasza Judith
Olga Szönyi Judith
György Melis Bluebeard
András Faragó Bluebeard
Hungarian State Opera production of Blood Wedding by Sándor Szokolay, August 27, 29 1973 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[12]
András Kórodi András Miko
Zoltán Fülöp designer
Tivadar Márk costumes
Erzsébet Komlóssy Mother
Katalin Kasza Neighbour
Stefánia Moldován Leonardo's wife
Anita Szabó Mother-in-law
Erzsébet Hágy Bride
Zsuzsa Barlay Death
Ferenc Szönyi Bridegroom
András Faragó Leonardo
Irén Szecsódy Servant
Endre Várhelyi Father of the Bride
Sándor Palcsó Moon
English Opera Group production of Death in Venice by Britten, September 4, 7, 1973 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[12]
English Chamber Orchestra
Steuart Bedford
Colin Graham
John Piper designer
Charles Knode costumes
Deanne Bergsma Polish mother
Elizabeth Griffiths Daughter
Melanie Phillips Daughter
Sheila Humphreys Governess
Peter Pears Aschenbach
John Shirley-Quirk Traveller and others
James Bowman Voice of Apollo
Robert Huguenin Tadzio
Nicholas Kirby Jaschiu

1974 (six productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Scottish Opera production of Alceste by Gluck, August 19, 22, 24, 27, 1974 (four performances) at the Kings Theatre[13]
Scottish National Orchestra
Scottish Opera Chorus
Scottish Ballet
Alexander Gibson
Anthony Besch
John Stoddart designer
Julia Varady Alceste Robert Tear Admetus
Peter van der Bilt High Priest/Apollo
Delme Bryn-Jones Hercules
David Fieldsend Evandre
Norman White Thanatos
Arthur Jackson Herald
Edinburgh Festival Opera production of Don Giovanni by Mozart, August 21, 23, 26, 1974 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[13]
English Chamber Orchestra
Scottish Opera Chorus
Leonard Friedman Ensemble
Daniel Barenboim
Peter Ustinov producer/designer Antigone Sgourda Donna Anna
Heather Harper Donna Elvira
Danièle Perriers Zerlina
Peter Lagger Commendatore
Luigi Alva Don Ottavio
Roger Soyer Don Giovanni
Geraint Evans Leporello
Alberto Rinaldi Masetto
Royal Swedish Opera production of Elektra by Richard Strauss, August 29, September 1, 6, 1974 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[13]
Orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera
Berislav Klobucar
Rudolf Hartmann
Jan Brazda designer
Barbro Ericson Clytemnestra
Birgit Nilsson Elektra
Danica Mastilovic Elektra
Berit Lindholm Chrystothemis
Kjerstin Dellert Clytemnestra's confidante
Sylvia Lindenstrand Clytemnestra's trainbearer
Margareta Bergström Overseer
Kolbjörn Höiseth Aegisthus
Ragnar Ulfung Aegisthus
Erik Saedén Orestes
Björn Asker Preceptor
John-Erik Jacobsson Young servant
Paul Höglund Old servant
Royal Swedish Opera production of Jenůfa by Leoš Janáček, August 31, September 1, 4, 7, 1974 (four performances) at Kings Theatre[13]
Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Swedish Opera
Berislav Klobucar
Götz Friedrich
Reinhart Zimmerman designer
Jan Skalicky costumes
Margareta Bergström Grandmother Buryja
Kerstin Meyer Kostelnicka
Elisabeth Söderström Jenůfa
Laila Andersson Jenůfa
Kjerstin Dellert Mayor's wife
Hillevi Blylods Karolka
Kolbjörn Höiseth Laca Klemen
Matti Kastu Laca Klemen
Jonny Blanc Stewa Buryja
Bo Lundberg Foreman
Sten Wahlund Mayor
Royal Swedish Opera production of Il pastor fido by Handel, September 3, 5, 1974 (two performances) at Kings Theatre[13]
Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Royal Swedish Opera
Charles Farncombe
Bengt Peterson
David Walker costumes
Margot Rödin Apollo/Mirtillo
Laila Andersson Erato/Amarilli
Berit Sköld Terpsichore
Rosy Jauckens Euterpe
Lisbeth Larsson Urania
Helena Nydahl Thalia
Karin Grimma Melpomene
Annika Löf Clio
Lillemor Arvidsson Polyhymnia
Yvonne Sjöberg Galliope
Sylvia Lindenstrand Dorinda
Ileana Peterson Eurilla
Ragne Wahlroth Bacchus
Tord Slättegård Silvio
Sten Wahlund Tirenio
Royal Swedish Opera production of The Vision of Thérèse by Lars Johan Werle, September 2, 3, 1974 (two performances) at the Gateway Theatre[13]
Orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera
Thomas Schuback
Lars Runsten
Kerstin Hedeby costumes
Margareta Bergström Street sweeper
Busk Margit Jonsson Francoise
Edith Thallaug Thérèse
Gunilla Slättegård Factory girl
Hillevi Blylods Factory girl
Frederik Söderling Stranger
Erik Saedén Julien
Lucian Savin Blind violinist
Kåge Jehrlander Colombel

1975 (four productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Edinburgh Festival Opera production of Le nozze di Figaro by Mozart, August 25, 28, 30, September 7, 10, 1975 (five performances) at the Kings Theatre[14]
English Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Opera Chorus, Daniel Barenboim Geraint Evans
John Fraser designer
Teresa Berganza Cherubino
Heather Harper Countess
Ileana Cotrubaș Susanna
Birgit Finnilä Marcellina
Danièle Perriers Barbarina
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Count
Geraint Evans Figaro
William McCue Dr Bartolo
John Fryatt Don Basilio
Malcolm Donnelly Antonio
John Robertson Don Curzio
Scottish Opera production of Hermiston by Robin Orr, August 27, 29, 1975 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[14]
Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Opera Chorus, Alexander Gibson (conductor) Toby Robertson producer Patricia Kern Kirstie
Catherine Gayer Christina
Michael Langdon Lord Hermiston
Lenus Carlson Archie Weir
Nigel Douglas Frank Innes
Gordon Sanderson Dand
Deutsche Oper Berlin production of Lulu by Alban Berg, September 9, 12, 1975 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[14]
Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper, Reinhard Peters Gustav Rudolf Sellner
Filippo Sanjust designer
Catherine Gayer Lulu
Patricia Johnson Countess Geschwitz
Maria José Brill Wardrobe mistress
Barbara Scherler Schoolboy
Walter Dicks Doctor/Jack the Ripper
Loren Driscoll Painter
Hans Günther Nöcker Dr Schön
Donald Grobe Alwa
Gerd Feldhoff Animal tamer/Rodrigo
Josef Greindl Schigolch
Karl-Ernst Mercker Prince
Ernst Krukowski Thearree Dorector
Leopold Clam Valet
Manfred Haake Aujust
Deutsche Oper Berlin production of Salome by Richard Strauss, September 11, 13, 1975 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[14]
Orchestra of the Deutsche Oper, Gerd Albrecht Wieland Wagner producer Ursula Schroder-Feinen Salome
Astrid Varnay Herodias
Maria José Brill Page
Barbara Scherler Slave
Peter Gougaloff Narraboth
Ernst Krukowski First Soldier
Victor von Halem Second Soldier
Klaus Lang Third Soldier
William Dooley Jokanaan
Hans Beirer Herod
Martin Vantin First Jew
Karl-Ernst Mercker Second Jew
Cornelius van Dijk Third Jew
William Wu Fourth Jew
Joseph Becker Fifth Jew
Josef Greindl First Nazarene
Walter Dicks Second Nazarene

1976 (five productions)

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Orchestra, Choir, Conductor Director, Set Designer Female singer Male singer
Scottish Opera production of Macbeth by Verdi, August 23, 26, 28, 30, 1976 (four performances) at the Kings Theatre[15]
Scottish Philharmonia
Scottish Opera Chorus
Alexander Gibson
David Pountney
Ralph Koltai designer
Galina Vishnevskaya Lady Macbeth
Lola Biagioni Lady-in-waitinfg
Norman Bailey Macbeth
David Ward Banquo
David Hillman Macduff
Graham Clark Malcolm
Arthur Jackson Doctor
Edinburgh Festival Opera production of Le nozze di Figaro by Mozart, August 25, 27, 29, 31, 1976 (four performances) at the Kings Theatre[15]
English Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Opera Chorus, Daniel Barenboim Geraint Evans
John Fraser designer
Teresa Berganza Cherubino
Heather Harper Countess
Judith Blegen Susanna
Birgit Finnilä Marcellina
Elizabeth Gale Barbarina
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Count
Geraint Evans Figaro
William McCue Dr Bartolo
John Fryatt Don Basilio
Malcolm Donnelly Antonio
John Robertson Don Curzio
Deutsche Oper am Rhein production of Parsifal by Wagner, September 2, 4, 1976 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[15]
Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra
Chorus of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Günther Wich
Georg Reinhardt
Heinrich Wendel designer
Günter Kappel costumes
Eva Randová Kundry
Keiko Yano Voice from Above
Leif Roar Amfortas
Constantin Dumitru Titurel
Marius Rintzler Titurel
Peter Meven Gurnemanz
Malcolm Smith Gurnemanz
Sven Olaf Eliasson Parsifal
Werner Götz Parsifal
Deutsche Oper am Rhein production of L'italiana in Algeri by Rossini, September 5, 8, 10, 1976 (three performances) at the Kings Theatre[15]
Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra
Chorus of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Peter Schneider
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle producer Nassrin Azarmi Elvira
Patricia Parker Zulma
Julia Hamari Isabella
Constantin Dumitru Mustafa
Toshimitsu Kimura Haly
Ugo Benelli Lindoro
Zenon Kosnowski Taddeo
Deutsche Oper am Rhein production of Moses und Aron by Schoenberg, September 7, 11, 1976 (two performances) at the Kings Theatre[15]
Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra
Chorus and Ballet of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Günter Wich
Georg Reinhardt
Heinrich Wendel designer
Günter Kappel and Pet Halmen costumes
Nassrin Azarmi Young girl
Keiko Yano Sick woman
Peter Meven Moses
Sven Olaf Eliasson Aron
Alva Tripp Young man
Jaroslav Stajnc Another man
Helmut Fehn Priest
Kurt Gester Ephraimit

Opera in concert

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Die drei Pintos by Carl Maria von Weber, orchestrated by Gustav Mahler, was performed by the Edinburgh Festival Opera, in concert at the Usher Hall on 25 August 1976.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Edinburgh International Festival 1967. 1967.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Edinburgh International Festival 1968. 1968.
  3. ^ a b c d Edinburgh International Festival 1969. 1969.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Edinburgh International Festival 1970. 1970.
  5. ^ a b c d Edinburgh International Festival 1971. 1971.
  6. ^ "Opera Scotland: Die Soldaten, Edinburgh Festival 1972". 1972. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "Opera Scotland: Rappresentatione di Anima e di Corpo, Edinburgh Festival 1972". 1972. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "Opera Scotland: The Trojans, Edinburgh Festival 1972". 1972. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "Opera Scotland: Attila, Edinburgh Festival 1972". 1972. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "Opera Scotland: La straniera, Edinburgh Festival 1972". 1972. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  11. ^ "Opera Scotland: Elisabetta, regina d'Inghilterra, Edinburgh Festival 1972". 1972. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  12. ^ a b c d Edinburgh International Festival 1973. 1973.
  13. ^ a b c d e f Edinburgh International Festival 1974. 1974.
  14. ^ a b c d Edinburgh International Festival 1975. 1975.
  15. ^ a b c d e Edinburgh International Festival 1976. 1976.