Rising Stars

About Rising Stars

Rising Stars gives the world’s most promising young musicians a chance to shine on an international stage.

Chosen via audition, we unite up-and-coming musicians with professional mentors and their peers.

Following an exhilarating rehearsal period, these Rising Stars take to the stage during the Edinburgh International Festival, offering the world a glimpse at the future of classical music. 

Learn more about Rising Stars.

Hear them at

  1. Three women seated on stage playing string instruments

    Rising Stars: Classical Jam

  2. Rising Stars of Woodwind

  3. a conductor stands on the platform facing the audience his hands together in gratitude

    Closing Concert: Mendelssohn’s Elijah

  4. a conductor stands in front of the orchestra with her hands spread wide

    Bernstein & Stravinsky

  5. A women stands on stage playing a violin

    NFM Leopoldinum: Benedetti & Sitkovetsky’s Tribute to Menuhin

  6. Rising Stars of Voice