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1947
The Edinburgh International Festival is founded
The Edinburgh International Festival was founded in 1947; the following year (on 29 August) the BBC Scottish Orchestra, conducted by Ian Whyte, performed Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with soloist Yehudi Menuhin.
August 1948: Listen to Beethoven's Violin Concerto with soloist Yehudi Menuhin
1948: The BBC Scottish Orchestra with soloist Yehudi Menuhin
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto performed at Edinburgh's Usher Hall for the EIF.
Ian Whyte, Principal Conductor 1946-60, with the BBC Scottish Orchestra
