Podcasts interviews Nordic on Tap - The podcast The Hardanger Fiddle: Lynn Berg and Rachel Nesvig

The Hardanger Fiddle: Lynn Berg and Rachel Nesvig

Published: Jan. 3, 2022, 2:43 p.m.

b'The hardanger fiddle (hardingfele) is the national folk instrument of Norway.\\xa0 What makes this unique instrument different from a standard violin, in construction and sound?\\xa0 Join me as Lynn Berg, one of the best hardanger fiddle luthiers (violin makers) in the USA, walks us through what it takes to make a fiddle and how he came to be a luthier. Then Rachel Nesvig, the talented and accomplished musician who plays a Berg fiddle,\\xa0 tells us her story in becoming a freelance hardanger fiddler and much more. Rachel plays the tune "Gamle Erik" for us. Other music in this show includes a tune played by Petter Eide of Sandane, Norway, and the opening measures of Grieg\'s Morning Mood, which was inspired by the hardanger fiddle.\\xa0\\nBe sure to visit our nordicontap.com website for extras and links about this episode.'