30 July 2017
Contemporary Music Summer School
Through music
Take part in Orkney sounds project with premiere performances in Stromness, Kirkwall and St Magnus Cathedral, orchestral, string and vocal ensembles, composition, contemporary piano, sound installations and music theatre.
and exploration
In Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology and the 900th Anniversary of the Death of St Magnus.
Travel by land and sea through Orkney’s archipelago of wild landscapes, nature reserves and world heritage archaeological and historical sites.
Course leader
Sam Wolstenholme violin
Rolf Hind piano, composition
Chris Watson sound installation
Ruth Gibson viola
Loré Lixenberg music theatre, voice
Robin Michael cello
Alasdair Nicolson co
Target group
Musicians of all abilities
Course aim
Exploring contemporary music and the sound landscape of Orkney
Fee info
GBP 560: Tuition, accommodation extra