EDINBURGH FESTIVAL

The transcript describes Scotland's International Festival, featuring opera, orchestras, and theatre. It highlights the film festival's tribute to Daryl Zanuck and the Golden Thistle Award. The military tattoo at Edinburgh Castle emphasizes the Commonwealth, with a special salute to Canada. A shift in musical trends is noted, drawing crowds to a different festival.

What types of performances are highlighted in the Edinburgh International Festival?

• Only opera and theatre

• Opera, orchestras, solo performances, and more

• Just solo performances

• Only fringe productions

Who was honored at the film festival for their contribution to cinema?

• Alfred Hitchcock

• Martin Scorsese

• Daryl Zanuck

• Steven Spielberg

What award did George Singleton receive at the film festival?

• Oscar

• Golden Thistle Award

• Palme d'Or

• Golden Globe

Where is the military tattoo held during the festival?

• Inside a theatre

• On the streets of Edinburgh

• In a concert hall

• On the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle

What was the special focus of the military tattoo this year?

• A celebration of European culture

• A salute to the United Nations

• A tribute to the United States

• A focus on the Commonwealth