Performers can fight cynicism in age of Trump, says Nicola Benedetti as she announces 2025 programmeMusicians and artists should challenge disinformation and cynicism in global politics by standing up for fundamental truths, the violinist Nicola Benedetti has said.Benedetti, the director of the Edinburgh international festival, said the arts played an essential role during periods of turmoil by showing the best of human achievement. Continue reading...
Edinburgh International Festival director Nicola Benedetti announced the 2025 program, themed "the truth we seek," emphasizing the role of artists in challenging disinformation and upholding truth amid global cynicism. The festival, facing funding cuts despite a recent award, will run from August 1-25 and feature events like "The Veil of the Temple" and a Scottish Ballet premiere of "Mary Queen of Scots."
