Edinburgh International Festival 8th-31st August 2008

Three iconic 20th century texts, the theatrical genius of Heiner Goebbels and the virtuosic vocal talents of the Hilliard Ensemble.

Oscar Wilde's gothic fable becomes a darkly seductive dance theatre event from master storyteller, Matthew Bourne.

Szymanowski's King Roger is one of the great operatic masterpieces of the 20th century.

A powerfully visual piece of theatre, created especially for the Edinburgh International Festival.

Experience the work of two artists performed by a company of dancers to live music from six piece contemporary ensemble, Ictus.

Lasers, lighting and dramatic effects from Chunky Move

A whirling ceremony and Turkish mystical music performed by the world's leading group of Whirling Dervishes and musicians.

Highly energized, daring and humorous dance from Israel's Batsheva Dance Company in a programme of works devised to showcase the breadth of Ohad Naharin.

Four very different one act ballets performed by the State Ballet of Georgia.

Fazil Say has played with some of the world's finest orchestras including the New York and St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestras.

The spirit of romanticism burns bright in Schumann's much loved piano concerto, performed in this concert by exuberant soloist Hélène Grimaud.