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The Guardian - Culture Edit Unfollow Nicola Benedetti becomes first woman and first Scot to lead Edinburgh international festival by Severin Carrell Scotland editor Mar 1, 2022 Grammy and Brit-award-winning violinist will take over from Fergus Linehan after this year’s 75th anniversary event Nicola Benedetti, the award-winning Scottish violinist, is to take over as director of the Edinburgh international festival, becoming the first woman to run the event. Benedetti, a Grammy and Brit awards winner, is also the first Scot to direct the festival since its foundation in 1947, adding to the dramatic impact her appointment is likely to have on the event’s wider popularity and fame. Continue reading... Continue Reading Bench campaign aims to bring organ-playing within reach of more women by Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent Mar 1, 2022 Society of Women Organists says adjustable benches would help ensure equal access to instrument For centuries, organists have almost all been male, and the magnificent instruments from which rich and vibrant sound emerges have reflected that. Now a campaign has been launched for adjustable organ benches to be installed to help the growing number of female organists to reach the instrument’s pedals without risking back pain or even toppling forwards. Continue reading... Continue Reading

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