Echoes and Traces presents eight new choral works, developed in response to one of Scotland's oldest pieces of music, a 900 year old plain-song fragment from Orkney that celebrates St Magnus: Nobilis Humilis. The new works are written by eight of Scotland's most eminent composers: Sally Beamish, Rory Boyle, Stuart MacRae, Aidan O’Rourke, Ailie Robertson, Savourna Stevenson, Hanna Tuulikki and Matthew Whiteside. World-renowned choral group Cappella Nova, perform the new works, in one of the most significant Scottish cultural events in 2017. 

     ***** The wee review

"Superb...Echoes and Traces is a vocal gem...demonstrates the depth of Scottish musical culture" 

    **** The Herald

"a rich celebration...exquisite choral voicings"