All Hardanger Fiddle articles
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BlogsIstem: expanding the voice of the Hardanger tradition
Uniting violin, viola and cello variants of the Hardanger instrument, the Norwegian group Istem is carving out new repertoire for an ensemble rarely heard on concert stages. Davina Shum spoke to the members at the Bergen International Festival
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BlogsFiddles and folkore: Kronos Quartet transforms itself into a Hardanger band
Kronos Quartet violinist Gabriela Díaz speaks with The Strad’s US correspondent Thomas May about Elja, the ensemble’s new Hardanger fiddle collaboration with Benedicte Maurseth and Kristine Tjøgersen, which premieres at Carnegie Hall this week.
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VideoAn outdoor performance of ‘Joik Suite’ from the Engegård Quartet
The ensemble presents its arrangement of a work that was originally a duet for two Hardanger fiddles, against the backdrop of a beautiful Norwegian landscape
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VideoHardanger fiddle + harp: Aoife Ní Bhrian and Catrin Finch
The duo perform ‘Whisper’, a track from their upcoming album ‘Double You’
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VideoRagnhild Hemsing performs a wintry tune on the Hardanger fiddle
Showcasing Norwegian folk traditions, ’Vetrahalling’ features on Hemsing’s upcoming winter-themed album
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Nils Økland: Glimmer
Traditional and modern meet in an inspired musical conversation
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NewsHardanger fiddle heard on Lord of the Rings soundtrack up for auction
The instrument is expected to reach up to £6,000 at the sale in Wiltshire, UK, on 9 December
