It seems like ages ago now, but just two weeks ago we performed On A Wing and A Prayer – … More
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Nordic Viola in the Faroes
September was Nordic Viola’s busiest month ever with trips to the Faroe Islands with Sagas and Seascapes and Shetland with … More
Composing in Shetland and other news!
I’ve been a little quiet over here on the blog since our last performance in January but plenty has been … More
Sagas and Seascapes at Northern Stories Festival 11th October
Sagas and Seascapes will be part of the Northern Stories Festival at Lyth Arts in Caithness on Tuesday 18th October … More
Performances of Sagas and Seascapes in Edinburgh
Faroese Music at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A Faroese double-header for you tonight. First of all, Søgnin um Kópakonuna í 10 Myndum (The Tale of the Sealwoman … More
Elsewhen by Lillie Harris
I first came across “Elsewhen” by Lillie Harris when she wrote it for the St. Magnus Composers’ course in 2017 … More
Carry His Relics by Gemma McGregor
In the countdown to Sagas and Seascapes at the Fringe, each day this week I’m going to give you a … More
Countdown to Sagas and Seascapes in Edinburgh!
Return to Orkney and a Recital in Iceland
Last week I travelled up to Orkney – not with Nordic Viola this time, but with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for the St. Magnus Festival. Nevertheless, with our performance of Sagas and Seascapes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of the Made In Scotland Showcase just 2 months away, returning to Orkney a year after we filmed there was an emotional experience.
