Dates

• 7 Jun 2026, 6 p.m., Weigh Ahead Gallery, Dunblane, None, Nordic Viola Upcoming Performa
• 13 Jun 2026, 7:30 p.m., Strathearn Arts, Crieff, None, Strathearn Arts
• 14 Jun 2026, 2 p.m., Birnam Arts, Birnam, Dunkeld, None, Birnam Arts

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Repertoire Atlantic Drift, by Judith Weir; A-steach don choille-uisge/Into the Rainforest, by Katherine Wren; A’choille-uisge/The Rainforest, by Katherine Wren; Oakwood, End of May, by Steve Hardy; Uisge/Water, by Katherine Wren; ar lùths, by Lisa Robertson

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Description

On a Wing and a Prayer – doing something in the hope that you will succeed despite being insufficiently prepared. Taking this figure of speech as a starting point for humankind’s approach to the climate crisis, Nordic Viola enters into musical conversation with West Highland composer, Lisa Robertson.

Together they explore the Atlantic Rainforest of the Morvern peninsula and the community's relationship to the land, drawing on its power and resources whilst working in harmony with nature. 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.

In a blend of instrumental and natural sound with poetic fragments by Kathleen Jamie, Lisa Robertson and Nordic Viola create a unique and reflective soundscape for string trio.

 

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Performers Nordic Viola

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Promoter Nordic Viola

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Submitted by Katherine Wren