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Happy
Spring !
Welcome
to our 16th program in this internet radio series. It's
the Old Icelandic calendar months of "Harpa &
Skerpla".
In this
show we visit with award-winning bird carver, Einar
Vigfusson and his wife, Rosalind, conductor of
the New Iceland Youth Choir from Arborg, Manitoba.
NEWS UPDATE:
Congratulations
to Rosalind for having been chosen to be
the Fjallkona for the 2007 Íslendingadagurinn in
Gimli, Manitoba.
We were
fortunate enough to have them visit our West Coast in the
Fall of last year and chat with Pat Peacock.
Incidentally, Pat's daughter Jennifer is married to the
Vigfusson's son, so it was an occassion for a family
get-together as well. The charming interviews took place
at the home of our program's producer Robert Asgeirsson
in White Rock, BC.
The
discussions reveal how Einar began carving and
also how he relates to his wonderful subject matter. Also
included are some personal anecdotes and observations
about the art of carving. Rosalind recalls some
precious memories of her youth choirs. We hear about the
creation of the first New Iceland Youth Choir and just
what motivates her to work at teaching music to young
people. Three songs from their first CD appear in the
program as well as a glimpse of her future plans and that
of the current choir.
Enjoy
the show. Please tell your family and friends about
it.
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