Our documentary/concert film “Sagas and Seascapes”, featuring interviews with the composers, stunning film footage and artwork produced specifically for the … More
Tag: Orkney
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
Filming in Orkney
Early July was a landmark for Nordic Viola: our first trip north since September 2019 and our first live performance … More
Heading north and a live concert!
This week is a landmark week for Nordic Viola in several respects. First and foremost, it’s the first time we’ve … 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
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
2020 saw Nordic Viola’s first foray into online concerts with our popular Histories and Herstories video performance. As our lives … 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
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
