The Horse That Built A Festival In Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Edinburgh International Festival was founded in 1947 with the help of Lady Rosebery, who was inspired by the Salzburg festival. The festival has since become a major international arts event, featuring performances by renowned artists and orchestras.
In 1944, Lord Rosebery's horse Ocean Swell won the Derby, earning £10,000. His wife, Lady Rosebery, used this money to fund the first Edinburgh International Festival in 1947. The festival was inspired by Salzburg and aimed to bring international arts to Edinburgh. The Vienna Philharmonic and contralto Kathleen Ferrier performed at the first festival. Richard Demarco, a 17-year-old schoolboy at the time, attended the festival and later became a prominent figure in the arts scene. He has presented over 2,000 exhibitions and brought artists like Gerhard Richter and Marina Abramović to the festival. The Edinburgh International Festival has become a major event, celebrating its 79th anniversary.
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