Sagas and Seascapes Launches

2020 saw Nordic Viola’s first foray into online concerts with our popular Histories and Herstories video performance. As our lives … More

April News Update

Histories and Herstories There’s lots going on with Nordic Viola this month. First of all, one year after it was … More

Histories and Herstories at Orkney International Science Festival 4th Sept

I hope you have enjoyed our series on women composers. I am delighted to announce that we will be presenting … More

Histories and Herstories Composers Part 9

Fiona Driver I first met fiddle player Fiona Driver when she and husband Trevor Hunter, (one of Shetland’s most respected … More

Histories and Herstories Composers part 4

Lillie Harris Some composers just have a feel for the North. Lillie Harris is one of these. I commissioned her … More

Histories and Herstories Composers part 3

Gemma McGregor Today (16th April) is St. Magnus Day. Nordic Viola should have been performing in the 5th International St. … More

Histories and Her-stories – Institute of Northern Studies, University of the Highlands and Islands

Island life would have been impossible without the equal contribution of both women and men. Women have often taken leading … More

Dunblane Cathedral

A big thanks to all who came to our Dunblane Cathedral concert on Sunday. We had a great turnout of … More

Dunblane Cathedral Concert 2nd June

From Orkney to Greenland via Iceland. It’s a journey that Dunblane resident and RSNO viola player Katherine Wren has become … 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