Vive la France Opera Festival


Enjoy a day of concerts and events celebrating the vast variety of musical and dramatic styles of French opera.

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Set in the stunning surroundings of the Institut français d’Écosse, Opera Caledonia present a series of musical events:

  • Lunchtime concert (1pm) – a concert of operatic transcriptions for violin and piano, showcasing the melodic splendour of French opera.
  • The Auld Alliance (4pm) – a discussion on the development of French opera and its portrayal in Scotland.
  • Evening Recital (7.30pm) – join internationally renowned baritone Roland Wood and Derek Clark as they perform a selection of musical highlights from the French operatic and song repertoire. Interval refreshments included.

The Institut français d’Écosse is fully accessible with step-free access.

Individual event tickets and day passes are available. For further details and tickets, go to Vive la France Opera Festival.