The Norwegian band Majorstuen visits Ireland this weekend for a series of concerts around the country.
The band Majorstuen was formed ten years ago with one simple goal; to challenge themselves, their instruments and Norwegian traditional music.
The fiddlers’ ability to inspire, surprise and challenge has garnered them a string of awards, among them a Spellemann (the Norwegian Grammy) for their debut album. They have travelled far and wide for ten years to the delight of international audiences in France, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, Estonia, Azerbaijan, Israel, Mexico and Canada, in addition to countless appear- ances for Norwegian audiences in ages nine to ninety.
Discography:
Majorstuen (2L 2002) Jorun Jogga (MFC 2004) Juledrøm (MFC 2006) Skir (MFC 2010)
Majorstuen line-up:
Andreas Ljones - fiddle
Gjermund Larsen - fiddle
Jorun Marie Kvernberg - fiddle
Synnøve S. Bjørset - fiddle
Tove P. Dalbekk - fiddle and cello
Venues:
Leitrim
Friday 6 May, 8:30 pm
The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton
For information about tickets: The Glen Centre
Dublin
Saturday 7 May, 8:30 pm
Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre, Naul, Fingal
For information about tickets: Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre
Cork
Sunday 8 May, 8:30 pm
Baltimore Fiddle Fair, Baltmore
For information about tickets: Baltimore Fiddle Fair