Fiddler/violinist strongly inspired by Norwegian Folk Music.

Gro Marie Svidal is among the greatest and most virtuoso Norwegian violinists playing the famous traditional Norwegian fiddle, the Hardanger fiddle. In 2014 she became the national champion on the Hardanger fiddle.

She grew up in a small village in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, sorrunded by fjords and mountains. In her years of youth she developed her own personal style studying under fiddle masters from Western Norway. Today she is an outstanding, mature artist working with a variety of musicians and genres. 

Gro Marie Svidal is well known and widely respected for her openness, knowledge and integrity. Her playing sparkles with life and is characterized by a unique musical energy and a distinct tone. During concerts she has sensational contact with the audience and meets them with warmth and enthusiasm. 

www.gromarie.no

Profile photo: Martin Hugne

Exploring the roots, shoots and fruits of Scandinavian and Nordic traditions.

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Norwegian Hardanger fiddle music with authority, power and nuance. 

Britt Pernille Frøholm is considered one of the finest Hardanger fiddle players in Norway. She is a versatile musician who has released several critically acclaimed albums in multiple genres, from traditional folk music to free improvisation with jazz musicians.

In 2014 Frøholm was named Norwegian Champion at the National Championship Landsfestivalen i Gammaldans.

She is a founding member of the groups MAAR, North Pole Experience, and BOREAS, and a member of Friensemblet in addition to her solo projects. 

“A gate to the universe of the Hardanger fiddle.”
-Dagbladet

"Cheeky, fresh and irresistible..." 
-VG 

"…rich in nuances and with a presence in the execution...." 
- Aftenposten 

“Frøholm is an eminent and versatile musician. She plays the instrument with natural authority, joy and with great nuance. Each stroke is powered by a long line of fiddle playing in her backbone... " 
-Oppland Arbeiderblad


Erlend Apneseth is one of Norway’s most renowned Hardanger fiddle players. Traditionally rooted, in recent years Apneseth has made the contemporary/improvised music scene his home and his debut recording Blikkspor (Grappa Musikkforlag, 2013), produced by Arve Henriksen, received critical praise from folk, jazz and contemporary music magazines alike.

His second album, featuring drummer Øyvind Hegg-Lunde (Building Instrument, José González) and guitarist Stephan Meidell (Cakewalk, Krachmacher), was released in February 5th 2016 on the Norwegian jazz/impro label HUBRO


Foto: Sean Meling Murray/Carte Blanche 

Gro Marie Svidal is following