Nicola Benedetti
By taking up the creative reins at the Edinburgh Festival, the multi-award-winning violinist becomes the festival’s first Scottish and first female director since it began in 1947.
This month, the multi-award-winning violinist has started work as the first Scottish and first female director of the Edinburgh Festival since it began in 1947. Nicola Benedetti's passion for culture also extends well beyond performing; she's used her high profile to advocate for the importance of the arts in education. Mark Coles charts Nicola Benedetti's journey from first picking up the violin at age four to overseeing one of the world’s biggest annual cultural events.
Researchers: Matt Toulson and Alice Struthers
Producers: Ben Cooper and Bob Howard
Production Co-ordinators: Helena Warwick-Cross and Maria Ogundele
Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot
Editor: Simon Watts
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- Sat 29 Oct 2022 19:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Sun 30 Oct 2022 05:45Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Sun 30 Oct 2022 17:40Â鶹Éç Radio 4
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