A Faroese World Premiere

The premiere of our Sagas and Seascapes online programme is nearly upon us. It will take place from 3rd September … More

June update – Sagas and Seascapes Recording, Competition and a Live Concert!

The end of May saw Nordic Viola playing together under the same roof for the first time since March 2020! … More

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 … More

Shoormal Conference Shetland

Sometimes it feels like the places I love most don’t want to let me go. The time I almost missed … More

2 Violas – Concert at Mengi, Reykjavik

Back in September 2016 I met Charles Ross at Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland. I confess to feeling a little nervous. … More

Sibelius In Focus with the RSNO

For anyone working in the sphere of Nordic music, Sibelius is an unavoidable influence. Always one of my favourite composers, … 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

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 … More

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 … More