In my very first interview, E1 S1 Kirsty Money introduces us to the nyckelharpa and we learn how she started playing this beautiful and unique instrument. The full transcript is published here, and there are links to both video and podcast, along with bonus episodes. Kirsty performs solo Bach, a traditional Swedish tune and one of her original tunes The Grind Polska during our conversation.

Carissa Kloupoushak is a violinist, singer, Artistic Director of Chamberfest, member of the Ironwood quartet and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. She’s a dynamic, multi-faceted musician who performs a couple of traditional Ukrainian tunes during the interview.