Rising Stars of Voice with Louise Alder
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Date
August 18, 2026
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Time
11:00 am
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Queen's Hall Edinburgh Events
85-89 Clerk Street, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JG
Rising Stars of Voice with Louise Alder takes place at The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
The concert brings together the Festival’s 2026 Rising Stars performers with soprano Louise Alder and pianist James Baillieu. The official listing explains that the first half is curated and performed by the new Rising Stars, while the second half includes Louise Alder and Brahms’s Neue Liebeslieder, alongside other vocal works.
This looks like one of the more appealing morning recital options in the Festival programme. It is not just a standard one-singer recital. The event is built around emerging talent, established mentors and a varied vocal programme, which gives it a bit more shape and discovery value than a routine concert listing.
Key Event Details
| Event | Rising Stars of Voice with Louise Alder |
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| Date | Tuesday 18 August 2026 |
| Time | 11am |
| Venue | The Queen’s Hall |
| Address | 85-89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9JG |
| Tickets | From £15.50 |
| Duration | Approximately 1 hour 45 mins, including one interval |
| Event type | Vocal recital / Edinburgh International Festival |
What To Expect
The shape of the programme is a big part of the appeal. The first half introduces the Rising Stars in a selection they help curate, which makes it feel more personal and less formulaic. After the interval, Louise Alder joins in for the second half, giving the event a stronger sense of progression.
The official listing highlights Brahms’s Neue Liebeslieder as a centrepiece, with other vocal works in the programme as well. That gives the concert a mix of discovery and familiarity, which should work well whether you are a regular classical listener or just want something thoughtful to do during the Festival.
Because it is a morning Queen’s Hall event, it may also suit people who want to build a day around it and still have the rest of Edinburgh open afterwards.
Tickets & Entry
Tickets are listed through the official Edinburgh International Festival event page. Ticket availability can change, so check the live listing before booking.
The Festival page lists tickets from £15.50 and notes a multibuy offer for selected morning concerts at The Queen’s Hall.
Location
The recital takes place at The Queen’s Hall on Clerk Street in the Southside, a short distance from the Old Town and George Square area.
Getting There
The venue is easy to reach by bus from central Edinburgh. If you are coming by train, Waverley is the main station, followed by a walk or short bus ride south.
Our Tips
- Morning Festival concerts can be a good way to avoid evening crowding.
- Check the official programme notes if you want to know the full first-half repertoire.
- If you are planning a full Festival day, this one leaves you plenty of time afterwards.