Karen Solgård brings entertaining programs of Hardanger fiddle music and associated dances for community concert series, cultural groups and festivals around the country. Traditional Hardanger fiddle tunes are mixed with Karen’s own compositions and arrangements--classical favorites such as Grieg’s Morning and Bach’s Musette, the 1950 hit song The Thing, and American folk songs such as Simple Gifts, Yankee Doodle and Kentucky Babe.
Karen’s performances have taken her from coast to coast. She taught Hardanger fiddle at St. Olaf College during 2004-5 school year. She presents concerts, workshops and residencies in schools and for children’s groups. Performances have included festivals, community and college concert series and radio programs in the USA and Norway. CDs include “Norse Fiddle in Concert,” “Norse Fiddle at Home” and “Norse Fiddle at the Wedding” and a music book for Hardanger fiddle or violin.
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