Tag: Iceland

Elsewhere, Elsewhen- Nordic Viola’s first album – Coming soon!

I’m  very excited to tell you that next month we will start work on Nordic Viola’s first album, Elsewhere, Elsewhen.

Our title is drawn from Lillie Harris’ evocative piece, Elsewhen, which  imagines life in Orkney through the long lens of time, coupled with the idea of Elsewhere – looking to the Far North and the cultural and geographical connections around the North Atlantic.

From Stromness to Somerset

It’s been an exceptionally busy month for Nordic Viola which has seen me travel the length of the UK, with … More

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.