This week is a landmark week for Nordic Viola in several respects. First and foremost, it’s the first time we’ve … More
Tag: Orkney
June update – Sagas and Seascapes Recording, Competition and a Live Concert!
Sea Stories – A competition for Young People
Sea Stories-konkurrence – See below Sea Stories keppni – See below Are you fascinated by the sea, the sound it … More
Sagas and Seascapes Launches
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
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 … More
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 … More
Histories and Herstories Composers part 4
Lillie Harris Some composers just have a feel for the North. Lillie Harris is one of these. I commissioned her … More
Histories and Herstories Composers part 3
Gemma McGregor Today (16th April) is St. Magnus Day. Nordic Viola should have been performing in the 5th International St. … More
Histories and Her-stories – Institute of Northern Studies, University of the Highlands and Islands
Island life would have been impossible without the equal contribution of both women and men. Women have often taken leading … More
