Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing presents our April 2022 Masterclass on Grieg’s Violin Sonata no.2. She chats to online editor Davina Shum about the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of traditional Norwegian music, including the distinctive Hardanger fiddle, as well as the importance of active performing and conversation to keep folk traditions alive.
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Grieg - Violin Sonata no.2 in G major op. 13
 III Allegretto animato
Eldbjørg Hemsing, violin / Simon Trpčeski, piano
Grieg: The Violin Sonatas
BIS Records BIS-2456 SACD
 
Borgström – Violin Concerto in G major op.25
II Adagio
Eldbjørg Hemsing, violin / Vienna Symphony / Olari Elts
Borgström & Shostakovich: Violin Concertos
BIS Records BIS-2366 SACD
 
Photo credit: Nikolai Lund