No strangers to Scottish audiences, Hebrides Ensemble bring a characteristically intriguing programme, full of contrast and colour, to Nordic Music Days.  

They are joined by vocalist Ánnámáret for music by Krister Hansén, and by Clare Johnston and musicians from the Disabled Artist Network in a new work that explores the similarities and connections between Scottish and Nordic languages and dialects.

Hans Abrahamsen’s virtuosic solo violin piece explores the potential offered by the open strings of the instrument, and Naomi McGillivray’s graphic score – a work of art in itself – has the poetry of Kenneth McCaig at its heart.

The programme also includes a work by Thomas Djønne which was given its first performance by the Hebrides Ensemble as part of the Swedish Chamber Games project. 

Programme: 

Krister Hansén (Sweden) & Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman (Finland): Beahci     9’  

Clare Johnston (Scotland): Ooh Eeee Ahh and Envelope     10’  

Hans Abrahamsen (Denmark): Violin for Carolin     10’ 

Thomas Djønne (Norway): Streams in Stasis       12’ 

Naomi McGillivray (Scotland): Sounds of the Da       6’ 

Hebrides Ensemble

Cormac Henry (flute)

Yann Ghiro (clarinet)

David Alberman (violin)

Will Conway (cello)

James Willshire (piano)

Darren Gallacher (percussion)

More information: https://nordicmusicdays.org/hebrides-ensemble-annamaret