Edinburgh International Festival: Vilde Frang & Friends

The Queen's Hall, 85-89 Clerk Street, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG

Edinburgh International Festival: Vilde Frang & Friends

85-89 Clerk Street, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG

Description

Violinist Vilde Frang leads a superb ensemble of classical and folk musicians in a programme of works inspired by Hungarian traditional music

Join these first-class musicians led by the "powerful and dynamic" (BBC Music Magazine) violinist Vilde Frang, celebrating music from Béla Bartók alongside various folk songs and dances. Her fellow performers include Benjamin and Salamon Eredics from award-winning Hungarian folk band Söndorgő - described by Songlines Magazine as "one of Europe’s most versatile and exciting bands".

Béla Bartók wrote his tumultuous First Violin Sonata for Hungarian violinist Jelly d’Arányi. It was rapturously received at its 1922 London premiere - with the composer at the keyboard. The soulful slow movement is especially beautiful, while the dance-infused finale is thrillingly virtuosic.

Also on the programme is an exciting array of folk music hailing from Hungary, Bulgaria and the Balkans, from inventive arrangements by Bartók to dynamic contemporary compositions that offer a perfect blend of innovation and tradition.

This concert will be recorded for broadcast by BBC Radio 3.

"almost intimidating dexterity and polish" - Gramophone

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.

3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• Under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult

• Run time: 1 hour 45 minutes approximately, including one interval. Please note that run times may vary by up to 15 minutes due to last-minute changes and encores

• For further event information, please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

Genre
Dates & times

Saturday, 22 Aug 2026 11:00am to 12:45pm

Important information - please read

Violinist Vilde Frang leads a superb ensemble of classical and folk musicians in a programme of works inspired by Hungarian traditional music

Join these first-class musicians led by the "powerful and dynamic" (BBC Music Magazine) violinist Vilde Frang, celebrating music from Béla Bartók alongside various folk songs and dances. Her fellow performers include Benjamin and Salamon Eredics from award-winning Hungarian folk band Söndorgő - described by Songlines Magazine as "one of Europe’s most versatile and exciting bands".

Béla Bartók wrote his tumultuous First Violin Sonata for Hungarian violinist Jelly d’Arányi. It was rapturously received at its 1922 London premiere - with the composer at the keyboard. The soulful slow movement is especially beautiful, while the dance-infused finale is thrillingly virtuosic.

Also on the programme is an exciting array of folk music hailing from Hungary, Bulgaria and the Balkans, from inventive arrangements by Bartók to dynamic contemporary compositions that offer a perfect blend of innovation and tradition.

This concert will be recorded for broadcast by BBC Radio 3.

"almost intimidating dexterity and polish" - Gramophone

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Await your e-ticket(s) from the venue - these may be delivered on the day of the event. Your e-ticket(s) will be sent to your contact email address.

3. Take your e-ticket(s) and show them on entry at the event. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• Under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult

• Run time: 1 hour 45 minutes approximately, including one interval. Please note that run times may vary by up to 15 minutes due to last-minute changes and encores

• For further event information, please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

Genre
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.

Free Ticket

£5.95 Booking fee per person

Location

The Queen's Hall

85-89 Clerk Street, Newington

Edinburgh

EH8 9JG

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