As part of the EIF’s policy of bringing orchestras to Edinburgh for multiple concerts (for the purposes of sustainability), this week it is the turn of Ilumina, the São Paulo-based artist collective founded by the American violist Jennifer Stumm.
This was a personal choice by Festival Director, Nicola Benedetti, and part of the innovative beanbag concert series where the seats in the stalls are removed an replaced with beanbags to provide a more interactive and relaxed musical experience.
“In the Light of Shadow” spanned a variety of music from French baroque to Afro-samba. The artists in beautifully coloured outfits provided as concert involving movement and expressive playing as well as virtuoso performance. Pieces included work by Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Wagner, Jean-Baptiste Lully, György Kurtág, and Heitor Villa-Lobos.
The entire recital exuded joy. I could not help but leave with a broad grin on my face.
https://www.eif.co.uk/events/illumina-residency-in-the-light-of-the-shadow
The residency goes on until 17 August.
