
Erkki Virkkala & Iikka Huntus (FI) + Kleztory (CA/QZ)
Folk, classical


Time & Location
Jul 20, 2025, 3:00 PM
Norðurlandahúsið, Norðari Ringvegur 14, Tórshavn
Information
150 DKK > https://www.nlh.fo/
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Erkki Virkkala & Iikka Huntus er ein ung nýmótans fólkatónleikaviolinduo úr Finnlandi. Tónleikurin hjá teimum er nógv grundaður á siðbundna stílin at spæla violin í heimbygdini Kaustinen, men teir hava lyndi til at blanda sínar jazz- og klassisku lesnaðir rættiliga nógv við tí. Seinastu árini hevur duoin longu skapt sín egna ljóð og stíl sum eingin annar. Meðan teir spæla tær vakrastu melodiirnar, sum hugsast kann og nakrar virtuosa klassiskar melodiir inni í einum skjótum polska, hava teir enn nøkur yvirraskilsi 'triks' eftir.
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Erkki Virkkala & Iikka Huntus is a young modern folk music violin duo from Finland. Their music is strongly based on the traditional fiddle playing style of their hometown Kaustinen, but they tend to mix their jazz and classical studies with it quite a lot. During the past few years, the duo has already created their own sound and style like no other. While playing the most beautiful tunes there is and some virtuous classical melodies inside a lightning-fast polska, they still have some surprise tricks left.

Airat Ichmouratov (klarinett, duclar)
Elvira Misbakhova (violin)
Mark Peetsma (bass)
Mélanie Bergeron (harmonika)
Raphaël D’Amour (gittar)
David Ryshpan (klaver)
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Kleztory varð stovnað í árinum 2000 og fór undir eina gleðiliga og merkisverda ferð, har tey fóru tvørtur um Quebec fyri at vísa teirra tónleikaligu dugnaskap í einum ótali av umstøðum, frá festivalum og sjónleikarhúsum til hugnaligar kaffistovur og intim støð. Gjøgnum árini hevur bólkurin spælt yvir 1000 konsertir, sum fevna um 20 lond kring allan knøttin. Við íblástri frá bæði siðbundnum klezmer-repertoiri og heimstónleiki, dugnaliga blandandi elementir úr jazz-, fólkatónleiki, klassiskum, films- og countrytónleiki, hevur Kleztory gjørt eitt repertoire av nýggjum, serstøkum og hugvekjandi tónleikaverkum.
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Established in the year 2000, Kleztory embarked on a joyful and remarkable journey, crisscrossing Quebec to showcase their musical prowess in a myriad of settings, from festivals and theaters to cozy cafes and intimate venues. Over the years, the ensemble has delivered over 1000 concerts spanning 20 countries across the entire globe. Drawing inspiration from both traditional klezmer repertoire and world music, skillfully blending elements of jazz, folk, classical, cinematic and country music, Kleztory has crafted a collection of new, unique, and inspiring musical pieces.