27 január 2021

"Feelgood" concert with Rybak in Tune church Sarpsborg, article on sa.no, 18.12.2020

The violins of Alexander Rybak and Ingrid Berg Mehus did not spread the virus, only joy

A review of the Christmas concert in Sarpsborg (Norway) in a local paper.


Alexander Rybak and Ingrid Berg Mehus and their violins helped to create
 a Christmas atmosphere in Tune Church on Friday. 

Author and photos:  John Johansen | Source: Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad (site) - in Norwegian (text) | 18.12.2020 | Translated by Mónika Menyhért

Once upon a time, the fiddle was the instrument of sin. Not any more. In Tune church, it created good feelings and Christmas mood when the Christmas concert of all Christmas concerts visited the church on Friday.

05 január 2021

Memories from "Så ska det låta" with Alexander Rybak in 2014 - article with video, 5.1.2021

The Norwegian Eurovision winner
 shocked Kalle Moraeus
in the "Så ska det låta" studio in 2014!


Alexander appeared several times in "Så ska det låta" ("That's how it should sound") which has been one of the most popular TV-shows the Swedish TV-channel SVT for many years. 

An article was published on the Swedish newsner.com today, where they are reporting about that SVT will pause the programm from now on.
However, they point out that...

01 január 2021

- A year full of trials, but also full of support and solidarity - interview with Alexander Rybak to TV2, 1.1.2021

Chose the worst year 
for addiction recovery

Author: Maria Elise Bjarnesdatter Rypdal | Source: tv2.no | 1.1.2021 | Translated by Mónika Menyhért

Alexander called this interview the best in this year in his post on social media

God Kveld Norge (TV 2): It has been a busy year for Alexander Rybak (34), with studies, quitting pills and corona pandemic. Now the musician will focus fully on the master's studies.

The past year has been different and demanding for many, including artist and songwriter Alexander Rybak. This summer, he was able to share with fans that he had kept a secret for almost 11 years.
Sleeping pills and antidepressants had become an addiction that almost ruined his life. Now he is back at school with only A's (best grades - t.n.) on the grade card.

POSITIVE: Despite the fact that the year has been marked by many challenges and trials, Alexander Rybak feels that he has come to himself again. Now he has entered the master's program at Colombia College and will focus exclusively on this. | Photo: Berit Roald / NTB scanpix