Musicians at the Edinburgh International Festival, 1947 to 1957 lists the major artists who have appearred at the Edinburgh International Festival. Orchestras and groups from Scotland, Britain, Europe and America were all invited to perform. From the beginning the Scottish Orchestra, now known as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and BBC Scottish Orchestra were present, joined by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Hallé Orchestra,