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

Nevis Ensemble: www.nevisensemble.org

Andrea Baker: www.singsistahsing.com

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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

Nevis Ensemble: www.nevisensemble.org

Andrea Baker: www.singsistahsing.com

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