Heidi van der Swaagh

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  Nevis Ensemble: www.nevisensemble.org Andrea Baker: www.singsistahsing.com For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/scotlandsstreetorchestra   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Nevis Ensemble’s aim is to take music to everyone, everywhere. The orchestra can be found in schools, homeless centres, mountain tops and supermarkets. 2020’s lockdown prevented live performance from taking place and, as part of its online activity, Nevis asked members of the orchestra to explore music from traditionally underrepresented composers. In this series, Nevis Ambassador Andrea Baker speaks to the musicians about their choices.