Episode 3: Dying for the Cause: Icelandic metal and great string quartets

Episode 3: Dying for the Cause: Icelandic metal and great string quartets

Upcoming Gigs: September 25 – speech “Overcoming Adversity During the Teenage Years” for LINKS North Shore Youth Health Service in Illinois, September 26 and 28 – 17th and 18th Century Italian music with the Callipygian Players in Chicago, October 5 – my record release party and a guest appearance with Uli Jon Roth at the House of Blues in Chicago

Mailbox Mayhem: Theresa writes: "I heard you play on XL102. I thought your playing was great. I never knew violins could be so cool. Thank you for your time and keep rocking."

A conversation with Icelandic violinist Sibbi Bernhardsson, metal fan and member of the Pacifica Quartet, one of America’s most renowned young string quartets. Sibbi talks about Icelandic metal, being a chamber musician, and touring with Bjork.

Sibbi's Classical Recommendations:
Beethoven – String Quartet Op. 59 No. 1
Beethoven – String Quartet Op. 131
Ligeti – String Quartet No. 1
Bartok – String Quartet No. 4 (especially the 2nd movement and last movement)
Sibbi’s recommendations of Icelandic metal bands:
Ham
Mugsefjun

To learn more about Sibbi and the Pacifica Quartet, please visit www.pacificaquartet.com.
total playing time: 30:27

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