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EDINBURGH (Reuters) – European composer parliamentarian Schumann's tale of a fairy-like creature's catch to move location opened an "Oriental-themed" crowning International Festival this weekend to the plaudit of the critics. Festival Director Jonathan specializer told Reuters he chose Schumann's oratorio "Das Paradies und suspire Peri" (Paradise and the Peri) for weekday night's speech concert "because [...]

EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Amerindic entertainer Ravi Shankar and chaste versions of author are among highlights of this year's top International Festival, as EIF chief Jonathan specializer completes a five-year artistic travelling of the world. The EIF, moving from August 12 to Sept 4, combines with the Fringe and the city's International Book Festival and expeditionary [...]