Hebrides Ensemble & Ánnámáret
No strangers to Scottish audiences, Hebrides Ensemble bring a characteristically intriguing programme, full of contrast and colour, to Nordic Music Days.
Hans Abrahamsen’s virtuosic solo violin piece explores the potential offered by the open strings of the instrument, and the ensemble is joined by vocalist Ánnámáret for a work by Krister Hansén that showcases contemporary Sami yoik singing. Rylan Gleave's piece, commissioned for Hebrides Ensemble by Scottish contemporary series and festival The Night With..., is an instrumental work inspired by vocal traditions, harmonies, and techniques.
Naomi McGillivray’s graphic score – a work of art in itself – has the poetry of Kenneth McCaig at its heart, and 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:
- Thomas Djønne (Norway): Streams in Stasis 12’
- Naomi McGillivray (scotland): Sounds of the Da 6'
- Rylan Gleave (Scotland): Leave John, take Michael 10'
- Hans Abrahamsen (Denmark): Violin for Carolin 10’
- Krister Hansén (Sweden) & Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman (Finland): Beahci 8’
- Cormac Henry (flute)
- Jean Johnson (clarinet)
- David Alberman (violin)
- Will Conway (cello)
- James Willshire (piano)
- Darren Gallacher (percussion)
1 hour
Tickets £10/ £6
This concert is supported by Creative Scotland (National Lottery Funding) and Glasgow UNESCO City of Music