It’s been one of those weeks where you realise the work is paying off. I’m finding my muscles are matching up to the nyckelharpa now so I can play for a long time (when I get a chance!) and my
Nyckelharpa Diaries – week 4
Nyckelharpa Diaries – week 3
This week with the Rosamunde Quartet I have given six concerts in as many days, each with a different programme. It’s wonderful work, some of the highlights have been Schubert and Haydn quartets – more on them in the next
Nyckelharpa Diaries – week 2
This week I have made some connections with other nyckelharpa enthusiasts and am excited to be a new member of the UK Nyckelharpa Society who seem very friendly and have lots of useful information to share as does Vicki Swan
Nyckelharpa Diaries – week 1
It’s been an exciting week exploring the nyckelharpa – as ever in the context of modern life! I’ve spent the week on a cruise ship with the wonderful Rosamunde Quartet: violinists Xandria and Nina Kopparhed, violist Chris Brody and myself
New Years Challenge – to learn the nyckelharpa
Is anybody learning to play an instrument at the moment? I would love to hear about your experiences. I was exploring the Loxwood Joust Festival last summer before a performance with the Mediaeval Baebes when I met a Scandinavian string