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 

Sver manages to bring the traditional folk music of the past well into the present, preserving the cultural heritage and adds an energetic spark to the mix

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