Alexander Rybak Fan Hungary 5: Alexander Rybak at the Viru Folk Festival, Käsmu, Estonia, 9.8.2020

11 augusztus 2020

Alexander Rybak at the Viru Folk Festival, Käsmu, Estonia, 9.8.2020

ARTICLES - INTERVIEW - VIDEOS - PHOTOS

Author: Anu Viita-Neuhaus | Photos: Marianne Loorents | Published on Virumaa Teataja #1 and #2 | 9.8.2020 | Translated by Angelina R.

Article #1

Alexander Rybak came, saw and won

This time, the Viru Folk family festival introduced Norwegian music. The thirteenth Viru Folk got a powerful ending when the concert was given by Alexander Rybak, who had brought the victory to Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009.

The arrival of the Belarusian-Russian-born Norwegian singer, violinist, pianist and composer Alexander Rybak in the captain's village raised questions: the star was wearing a mask. The humorous man said it was a Norwegian joke.

Watch their video compilation here:

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Photo: Anton Klink

The performance of the Eurovision heartbreaker became a full packed concert in Käsmu, the people were carried by it, the air was heated by the support of the audience. The show man was cheerful and in great shape. Rybak interacted with the audience, the bright-eyed man handed out sheet music to female listeners and then dedicated the song to them.

Unquestionably, the Eurovision winning song "Fairytale" was also there, which has been recognized as the best Eurosong ever.

And the interview with Alexander in English

- with Hungarian subtitles -

Alexander Rybak: The local public understands more than just one music style
He spoke to Virumaa Teataja's journalist Anu Viita-Neuhaus before heading for the airport on Monday.

Known musician, drum teacher, former drummer of the band Dingo, Vallo Vildak said that he liked it.

"Alexander Rybak's performance in the end of Folk was positive. Total energy bomb. He fit there. He was also related to the next year's theme," said Vildak.

Rybak visited Estonia for the first time in 2010. He was thrilled by Käsmu. Alexander Rybak was the most famous artist who has performed at Viru Folk. The singer said that it was his first performance this year.

Article #2

Alexander Rybak stayed at Aqva
after performing at Viru Folk
FOTO: Marianne Loorents

Alexander Rybak, the world-famous Eurovision star who performed at Viru Folg, spent the night in the 1001 Night Suite in Rakvere.

According to Aqva leader Roman Kusma, Alexander Rybak is probably the most famous star who has spent the night in Rakvere Aqva.

The fabulous 1001 Night Suite is 58.1 square meters with its living and sleeping area. In addition to the balcony, there is a steam sauna, the lights of which on the ceiling create the feeling of a mystical starry sky.

There were no special requirements for the star. People who came in contact with the musician all described him the same way: as simple and modest.

Article #3 and video on tv.delfi:

Norwegian singer Alexander Rybak set a strong and powerful point to this year's Viru Folk Festival

The last performer Alexander Rybak stepped on the main stage of Viru Folk at 4 pm and fascinated the audience with his already well-known memorable music and especially brilliant performing skills.

As can be seen from the pictures and the video, the performance of a hot-blooded musician of Belarusian origin did not leave the otherwise peaceful Estonians cold, who lived with all their heart to good music.

Set list:

1. Bergosa Vals
2. Europe's Skies
3. I Dovregubbens hall / In the Hall of the Mountain King
4. Fairytale
5. Give Me Rain
6. Стрела Амура / Strela Amura / Arrow of Cupid
7. Старый Клён / Stary Klion / Old Maple
8. If You Were Gone
9. Sæterjentens Søndag / Dairymaid's Sunday
10. Love Me Tender
11. Magic
12. That's How You Write A Song
13. Котик / Kotik
14. Roll With The Wind
15. Eurovision mix (Fly On The Wings Of Love, Hold Me Now, Satellite, Hard Rock Hallelujah, Fairytale)

Thanks a lot for the great videos to Angelina Roosimägi

- watch them all in this playlist -