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Opera continued to be one of the most important features of the Edinburgh International Festival in the third decade.
Ballet continued to be an significant part of the Edinburgh International Festival during the third decade of the festival. However, in a period which saw increased concerts, staged operas, dramas and exhibitions, there was actually a reduction in the number of ballet companies coming to the festival, from 19 in 1957–1966 to 12 in 1967–1976.
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- 1 2 3 4 5 The International Festival of Music & Drama Edinburgh 1949 Programme. 1949.
- 1 2 3 4 The International Festival of Music & Drama Edinburgh Programme 1950. 1950.
- 1 2 3 4 5 The International Festival of Music & Drama Edinburgh Programme 1951. 1951.
- 1 2 3 4 International Festival of Music & Drama Edinburgh 1952 Programme. 1952.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 The International Festival of Music & Drama Edinburgh Programme 1953. 1953.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Edinburgh International Festival 1954 Souvenir Programme. 1954.
- 1 2 3 Edinburgh International Festival 1955 Souvenir Programme. 1955.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Edinburgh International Festival 1956 Souvenir Programme. 1956.