From Orkney to Greenland via Iceland. It’s a journey that Dunblane resident and RSNO viola player Katherine Wren has become … More
Category: Composers
Egilsstaðir Concert
After a week in the capital, I was really excited to head north-east to Egilsstaðir to meet old friends from … More
2 Violas – Concert at Mengi, Reykjavik
Back in September 2016 I met Charles Ross at Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland. I confess to feeling a little nervous. … More
Sibelius In Focus with the RSNO
For anyone working in the sphere of Nordic music, Sibelius is an unavoidable influence. Always one of my favourite composers, … More
Concert in Kirkwall Orkney
Concert day in Kirkwall dawned bright and clear. A morning at Scapa Beach was enjoyed by all before heading down … More
Schools workshops and traditional music sessions in Orkney
I arrived in Orkney on Monday after a very calm crossing of the Pentland Firth. Tuesday morning I was straight … More
Orkney Concert
Nordic Viola plays Orkney, November 2018
Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland Following our successful tour of the Faroe Islands in July Nordic Viola … More
Anna Appleby – Hrakningar
Autumn has always a special time for me. The summer heat gives way to a softness with autumn mists and … More
SUMMARTONAR CONCERTS, FISH SUPPERS AND A TOUR OF THE ISLANDS
After visiting the Faroe Islands alone in 2016, it was a great pleasure to perform with my Nordic Viola Ensemble … More
