David Breslin 's Nornir for three voices (SSA). Duration: 10 minutes Composed: 2011 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook, ISMN M 57036 603 3. I. Urd II. Verdandi III. Skuld In Old Norse mythology, Norns are maidens who visit everyone at birth to determine the shape of their lives. The three maidens - urd, meaning ‘past’, verdandi, meaning ‘present’, and skuld, meaning ‘future’ - form a trinity of Fates. First performed by Juice Vocal Ensemble on 8th May 2003 at Heslington Church, York, as part of York Spring Festival.