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Welcome to The Warm Up. A series of audio introductions to help you dive deeper into the performances of the 2024 International Festival.

These short audio introductions are hosted by International Festival Director Nicola Benedetti and BBC presenter Kate Molleson,

The Warm Up: Explainer

Festival Director Nicola Benedetti introduces 'The Warm Up', our small but perfectly formed audio guide to this year's Edinburgh International Festival.

The Warm Up: Explainer

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The Warm Up: Rituals That Unite Us

Festival Director Nicola Benedetti explains this year's Festival theme, Rituals That Unite Us. Highlighting the importance of bringing communities together, Nicola describes how the theme has informed and shaped this year's programme.

The Warm Up: Rituals That Unite Us

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You can find the full podcast series on Soundcloud with a range of episodes from experts in the field.