Erik Rydvall & Olav Luksengard Mjelva - Isbrytaren

'Isbrytaren' offers an unusual and inspired duo collaboration between two folk musicians, one Swedish and one Norwegian. Erik Rydvall on keyed fiddle and Olav Lukseng�rd Mjelva on Hardanger fiddle are both among the foremost folk musicians of their generation � two inquisitive musicians with solid roots in their own traditions.

The Hardanger fiddle and keyed fiddle have rarely been played together in a duo format. The repertoires and performance styles of these two instruments are fundamentally very different, but these two young musicians manage to make the combination sound both natural and intriguing. Now, after presenting a number of tremendously successful concerts, the duo are finally ready to present their first album.

Personnel: Erik Rydvall (keyed fiddle), Olav Luksengard Mjelva (Hardanger fiddle)