# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vive la France • Opera Festival • - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A day of concerts & events celebrating the vast variety of musical and dramatic styles of French opera.About this EventA day of concerts & events celebrating the vast variety of musical and dramatic styles of French opera - set in the stunning surroundings of the Institut français d'Écosse, Edinburgh. Individual event tickets & day passes are available.Lunchtime Concert (1pm)Anthony Moffat violin • Derek Clark pianoAn enjoyable concert of operatic transcriptions for violin and piano, showcasing the melodic splendour of French opera. Hear music from Gounod’s “Faust”, Offenbach’s “Les contes d’Hoffmann” and Drdla’s virtuosic “Carmen Fantasy” alongside music from operas including “Thaïs”, “Mignon” and “Samson et Dalila” amongst others. Performed by Anthony Moffatt, esteemed leader of The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, alongside Derek Clark, Scottish Opera’s celebrated former Head of Music.The Auld Alliance (4pm)Join Derek Clark, Scottish Opera's former Head of Music, for a discussion on the development of French opera and its portrayal in Scotland.Evening Recital (7.30pm)Roland Wood baritone • Derek Clark pianoJoin internationally celebrated baritone Roland Wood and Scottish Opera's celebrated former Head of Music Derek Clark as they perform a selection of musical highlights from the French operatic and song repertoire. A compère will guide the audience through the programme, giving background to the pieces performed and putting them into their musical context. Interval refreshments included.Dining OptionsWith the Institut français d'Écosse remarkably located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, there are many restaurants and cafés in the local area to enjoy a spot of lunch or dinner between concerts and events. The Institut français d'Écosse houses its own on-site restaurant, Le Bistrot.• • •Booking InformationIndividual event tickets & day passes are available to purchase (booking fee applies).Day Pass: £50.00 - entry to all three eventsLunchtime Concert (60mins): £15.00The Auld Alliance (60mins): £15.00Evening Recital (90mins): £25.00Children aged 10 and above are welcome to attend all events. They must have their own ticket and must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Artists and programme are subject to alteration.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu_hRF1FEfghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX8pWAq4mhwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8nBgSSa0mY&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCAavGuKqVA&feature=youtu.be - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/vive-la-france-•-opera-festival-•/100001394767911369 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, festivals, live-music, art, performances, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.96, max: 54.88, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: French Institute of Scotland - **lat**: 55.9493124 - **long**: -3.192285 - **full address**: French Institute of Scotland, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vive la France • Opera Festival • - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4aa99aa09ecffeb3c38cfc0e923bbab2ca19f92ff43af88dadaee9a5a6f7f77a-rimg-w802-h491-dc766147-gmir.jpg?v=1758882641 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vive la France • Opera Festival • being held? - **A:** Vive la France • Opera Festival • takes place on Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at French Institute of Scotland, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vive la France • Opera Festival •? - **A:** Vive la France • Opera Festival • is organized by Opera Caledonia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Vive la France • Opera Festival • is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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