Histories and Herstories There’s lots going on with Nordic Viola this month. First of all, one year after it was…
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Histories and Herstories at the 5th International St. Magnus Conference, University of the Highlands and Islands Institute of Northern Studies
On International Women’s Day we are pleased to announce that our concert of music by women composers from the islands…
Linda Buckley – Aud
As we enter a new year I look back on last year and feel proud of all we managed to…
CETACEA and New Collaborations
GIOFEST Online 26th-28th Nov 2020 It goes without saying that COVID-19 has had a massive impact on Nordic Viola, as…
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…
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…
Histories and Herstories Composers Part 8
Arnannguaq Gerstrøm I met Arnannguaq Gerstrøm when I was in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, in February 2017. Arnannguaq is…
Histories and Herstories Composers Part 7
Lisa Robertson Lisa Robertson is a composer from the West Highlands of Scotland. Although her community on the Morvern Peninsula…
Histories and Herstories Composers Part 6
Jocelyn Hagen I was introduced to “Sofðu Unga Ástin Min” by my friend and pianist Arnhildur Valgarðsdóttir when we played…
Histories and Herstories Composers part 5
Anna Appleby As with Lillie Harris, I first met Anna Appleby through the RSNO Composers’ Hub. It’s probably fair to…
