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Thu 29 Oct
Heidi Talbot | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:30
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Thu 29 Oct
Heidi Talbot | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:30
Founded in 2016 by Katherine Wren, Nordic Viola is a flexible ensemble of woodwind and string players forming musical and cultural connections in the North Atlantic Region with an emphasis on contemporary music and its relationship with traditional forms. Described by The Scotsman as a “quietly pioneering project,” the result is a blend of instrumental and natural sound, and poetic fragments.
In this performance, Nordic Viola joins composer Lisa Robertson to create a unique and reflective soundscape for string trio by blending instrumental and natural sound with poetic fragments from Kathleen Jamie’s "The Green Room."
Nordic Viola are renowned for their thoughtful approach to drawing out the inspiration and poetry of place and its memories through enhanced chamber performance, taking audiences on an extraordinary musical journey around Highland Scotland, the Faroe Islands, Orkney and Shetland, Iceland and Greenland.
Their collaborative album, On a Wing and a Prayer is a reflective music performance exploring climate, landscape, and hope. On a Wing and a Prayer – is an idiomatic expression meaning doing something in the hope that you will succeed despite being insufficiently prepared. Nordic Viola takes this figure of speech as a starting point for humankind’s approach to the climate crisis, and enters into musical conversation with West Highland composer, Lisa Robertson.
From coast to mountain via stream and woodland, they explore a range of emotions from the bleakness of habitat loss through the teeming life of the rainforest and towards the hope of a more harmonious existence between humankind and nature.
Nordic Viola has performed in major festivals including the Dark Music Days (Iceland), St. Magnus International Festival (Orkney), Nordic Music Days, Made In Scotland Showcase (Edinburgh Festival Fringe) and Summartónar (Faroes). Nordic Viola have also combined with Faroese ensemble Aldubáran touring the Faroe Islands and Orkney.
Lunch Ticket Option
A limited number of tickets are available that include a soup and sandwich lunch at 12:30, served on the Mezzanine before the performance. This is a relaxed way to enjoy lunch at Birnam Arts and settle in ahead of the show.
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I have played at Birnam Arts as part of Blow and Blast for a number of years and never cease to be amazed by how many activities take place there - too valuable to lose!
Kenneth MacKenzie | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020
Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.
Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!
I have enjoyed taking part in events such as Scots Opera before we came to live in the area. Since then we have enjoyed both attending events and the splendid cafe In the foyer. It is a brilliant example of a local/regional community arts initiative and must not be allowed to falter.
Christopher D Morris | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020
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Beautiful space, lovely people, Beatrix Potter Gardens and a wonderful exhibition "Earthly Walks" by Grigorios Karastamatis until the 18th of July (2021)!
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