Kari Tauring and the Twin Cities Hardingfelelag! If you saw Prairie PBS story then you will know it was the Hardanger Fiddle, Norway's national instrument, that inspired the segment, Sympathetic Strings! If you were with us last month, you will know the Schottische song "Bringebær" - Kari will teach it again and then you can hear how it sounds on Hardingfele. How does it change your dance?

The Twin Cities Hardingfelelag is a group of five to eighteen players of the Hardanger fiddle, the national folk instrument of Norway. They play at Scandinavian dances and events such as The Nordic Ball, Syttende Mai Festival, Duluth-Stämman, Victoria Nordic Fest, and at the American Swedish Institute. They also play at weddings, church services and celebrations, retirement homes, and meetings of groups devoted to Scandinavian culture.

The group includes new and long-time players, dedicated amateurs and professional violin teachers. They are especially proud of their representation across generations, pre-teen to grandmother.

You are invited to sing, dance, or simply sit and listen.