A reflective post today looking back on the initial shock of the music world closing down in March 2020 and … More
Tag: Nordic Culture
Orla Stevens’ Prints and Greetings Cards now available
It’s been a real pleasure and privilege to work alongside artist Orla Stevens on the Sagas and Seascapes project. Orla’s … More
Sagas and Seascapes Live in Concert
Boat Hall, Shetland Museum, Lerwick, 25th Sept When lockdown started in March 2020, Nordic Viola was just 2 weeks away … More
Sagas and Seascapes (Orkney) available to view online
Our documentary/concert film “Sagas and Seascapes”, featuring interviews with the composers, stunning film footage and artwork produced specifically for the … More
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
