On a Wing and A Prayer – Musical Performance

Join us in the Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling for a performance of Nordic Viola's brand-new album with Pete and Joe Stollery, "On A Wing and A Prayer - Reflections on Deeside's Changing Habitat." There will be an opportunity to meet with the musicians and ask questions about the project after the performance.

Katherine Wren (viola) and Pete Stollery (electronics) perform their new album, released on 6th February, in collaboration with composer Joe Stollery.

Set in Glen Quoich in the Cairngorm Mountains, the music reflects on the River Dee, its woodlands and its wildlife, as it progresses from the still, frozen landscape experienced by the musicians in January 2024 to the violent floods of the Muckle Spates of 1829 and 2015.

The programme also includes music by Scottish-Icelander Charles Ross and Deeside fiddler, Paul Anderson.

Audience members are welcome to stay for a short discussion with the musicians after the performance and the chance to buy the album.

About the day:

On a Wing and A Prayer: Reflections on Our Changing Habitats

This performance is part of an exciting day of workshops and performances exploring the intersection of creativity and environment. We invite you to come to as much or as little of the day as you like.

Programme of Events

11-3: Gather and Respond Creative Workshop

3:30-5: Drawing to Sound Creative Workshop

18:00-19:00: Performance: On A Wing and A Prayer Deeside

About the Univeristy of Stirling Art Collection

The University of Stirling Art Collection is a collection of Scottish Contemporary Art, housed in the Pathfoot Building. Our aim is to make arts and culture a part of daily life for students, staff and visitors through exhibitions, events and workshops.

This year, our exhibition explores how Scottish artists in the 80s and 90s began to respond to the changing climate.

Host or Publisher Nordic Viola