For anyone working in the sphere of Nordic music, Sibelius is an unavoidable influence. Always one of my favourite composers,…
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Concert in Kirkwall Orkney
Concert day in Kirkwall dawned bright and clear. A morning at Scapa Beach was enjoyed by all before heading down…
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…
Off to Orkney!
After months of planning, at long last I’m on my way to Orkney, exactly two years after my month in…
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…
Anna Appleby – Hrakningar
Autumn has always a special time for me. The summer heat gives way to a softness with autumn mists and…
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…
Concerto Grotto
Two years ago I visited the Faroe Islands for the first time. Just like last time, I hit the ground…
Summartónar in the Faroe Islands
(Poster designed by Chris Wesley) The Faroe Islands were my first port of call on my sabbatical and they will…
