Last week I left you at the point where I was finding the sounds I need for the viola part … More
Tag: Sound Festival
Polar Soundings
In a couple of weeks I’ll be premiering Karen Power’s polar soundings at soundfestival in Aberdeen on 24th/25th October. For … More
Arctic Voyages, Whales and more!
Well, it’s been quite some summer! Following on from “The Pilgrim’s Path” by Gemma McGregor at St. Magnus International Festival … More
Soundwalk with the Bard of the Birds
A year ago, Ruta Vitkauskaite launched her Modern Chants programme online as part of Book Week Scotland. Ruta, Gemma McGregor … More
Workshops in February and March
I will be taking part in two workshops over the next month or so. Soundwalk with The Bard of the … More
Changing perspectives, new ways of working and some valuable help from the RPS Enterprise Fund in Association with Harriet’s Trust
A reflective post today looking back on the initial shock of the music world closing down in March 2020 and … More
Nordic Viola at Sound Festival
Following Nordic Viola’s last appearance at Sound Festival in October 2018, I will be returning to Sound Festival next week … More
CETACEA and New Collaborations
GIOFEST Online 26th-28th Nov 2020 It goes without saying that COVID-19 has had a massive impact on Nordic Viola, as … More
Histories and Herstories Composers part 5
Anna Appleby As with Lillie Harris, I first met Anna Appleby through the RSNO Composers’ Hub. It’s probably fair to … 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
