In December 2020, Nevis Ensemble commissioned two composers - Ailie Robertson and Harry Baines (a 15-year old school pupil) - to write two new carols in Scots and Gaelic for the orchestra. Andrea Baker speaks to Harry about what it was like to work on his first ever orchestra commission, whilst being mentored by Scottish composer Stuart MacRae. She also speaks to Ailie about life as a composer and harpist. Both carols - 'A Blythe Yule' (with text by Stuart Paterson) and 'An Dùbhlachd' (with text by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir) - can be found on the Nevis Ensemble website here: www.nevisensemble.org/carols

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Ronan Whittern (Nevis bassoonist) speaks to Andrea Baker about choosing 'Erzittern' by Japanese-German composer, Tamon Yashima. Ronan talks about the ways in which Nevis has changed his approach to music-making and shares his experience of music in lockdown. Hear Ronan perform the full piece here: www.nevisensemble.org

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Olivia Tomasović (Nevis oboist) chose to play 'Remembering Home', a piece for solo oboe by her friend Amit Anand. She speaks to Andrea Baker about the music and what drew her to Nevis Ensemble when she joined the orchestra for its very first tour in 2018. Hear Olivia perform the full piece here: www.nevisensemble.org

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Joanna Stark (versatile Nevis cellist) speaks to Andrea Baker about the final movement of 'Lamentations' by Coleridge Taylor-Perkinson, as well as making music in Nevis and in other groups such as The Forth Trio. Hear Joanna perform the full piece here: www.nevisensemble.org 

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Lucy Morrell (Nevis bassoonist) chose to learn and play 'Ola Ilu' by Nigerian composer, Godwin Sadoh. Lucy talks about exploring music by underrepresented composers (using resources such as No Broken Links) and what it’s like to be a bassoon playing NHS paramedic! Hear Lucy perform the full piece here: www.nevisensemble.org 

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Andrea Baker: www.singsistahsing.com

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Heidi van der Swaagh (American cellist) speaks to Andrea Baker about choosing 'Petite Suite de Concert', one of Samuel Coleridge Taylor's most enduring works. Heidi talks about some of her favourite Nevis experiences, including working with Glasgow charity Refuweegee, as well as some of the practicalities of learning an instrument as a child - sometimes it’s down to the logistics of what can fit in the car! Hear Heidi perform the full piece here: www.nevisensemble.org 

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Andrew Taheny (Nevis violinist) speaks to Andrea Baker about choosing 'Blues Forms' (by Coleridge Taylor-Perkinson) as his piece. He also talks about making music during lockdown. Hear Andrew perform the full piece here: www.nevisensemble.org 

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Andrea Baker: www.singsistahsing.com

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Teresa Fereirra (Nevis violist from Portugal) speaks to Andrea Baker about Quinn Mason’s 'In memory' and what it means to her. She also fulfils one of her ambitions - to appear in a podcast! Hear Teresa perform the full piece here: www.nevisensemble.org 

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Andrea Baker: www.singsistahsing.com

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