1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:08,591 Host: Alexander is a big star now, and you, Arve, have also been a big star for many years. 2 00:00:08,591 --> 00:00:11,651 Arve: Only there was no Facebook back then. 3 00:00:11,738 --> 00:00:16,158 H: Not only that, there are other requirements for musicians today, especially classical ones. 4 00:00:16,559 --> 00:00:30,879 Arve: Yes ... The competition has become more fierce than in the years of my youth. We also had competition, but today there are a lot of good young musicians. 5 00:00:31,978 --> 00:00:36,818 Host: Are you happy that you started your career a little earlier than Alexander? 6 00:00:37,145 --> 00:00:42,115 Arve: Yes, but I would also like to be young today and compete with him. 7 00:00:43,301 --> 00:00:50,451 Alexander: I think you proved to everyone at the Opera concert that you were still young. Have you seen it las year? 8 00:00:51,477 --> 00:01:05,667 And you became an even bigger star among my friends when they saw how do you play with a bow clutched between your knees. It was fantastic. 9 00:01:12,085 --> 00:01:14,965 Host: You are 73 years old, right? Arve: Yes. 10 00:01:14,965 --> 00:01:21,328 H: And, probably, in every interview over the past 10 years you are asked the same question: "When are you going to retire?" 11 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:28,985 Arve: I have never heard this question. I didn’t really think about it. I try to work less. 12 00:01:29,013 --> 00:01:42,643 But now is the year of Ole Bull with a new album and many concerts dedicated to Ole Bull, because I'm fascinated by his personality and great violin music. 13 00:01:42,928 --> 00:01:49,695 Therefore, this year should be intense. But I try to slow down, and you, on the contrary, increase the speed. 14 00:01:49,695 --> 00:01:53,571 Alexander: You talk like... I also wanted to say... I don’t know if this news is good or bad for you, 15 00:01:53,571 --> 00:02:03,521 but you’ll have to work even harder the next 2-3 years, because now the popularity of violin is growing because of... I don’t know why... 16 00:02:05,190 --> 00:02:07,700 Arve: Thanks to the music schools of Norway. 17 00:02:07,760 --> 00:02:16,693 Alexander: Yes, sure, and they need a good role model to follow. Therefore, I will be very sorry if you step back too much now. 18 00:02:16,819 --> 00:02:19,819 Arve: Yes? So, maybe then I’ll accelerate, and you will slow down the pace? 19 00:02:19,819 --> 00:02:21,547 Alexander: Yes, for a while. 20 00:02:21,547 --> 00:02:29,628 Host: You have small children. Are they already practicing the violin? Arve: Yes, they play violin and piano. 21 00:02:29,699 --> 00:02:34,859 And today they received autographs from Alexander and Didrik. 22 00:02:35,818 --> 00:02:49,688 Alexander: When I was a student in Barrat Due, we were had to visit music schools, where very young children are taught to play the violin. 23 00:02:49,688 --> 00:02:57,900 And we had to watch the lessons. Once I was in a lesson at Uranienborg school, and Arve sat there... 24 00:02:57,900 --> 00:03:02,860 It was funny to see him as my role model, who I used to see like this... 25 00:03:02,973 --> 00:03:14,013 Suddenly to see him kneeling and helping the child play, showing how to hold its hand properly. I was very moved. 26 00:03:14,795 --> 00:03:22,795 Arve: There is no doubt that Alexander is directly related to that among young people there was a huge interest in learning to play the violin. 27 00:03:22,795 --> 00:03:28,505 There was a big interest in playing violin also before, but it's much more now. True, if you follow the example of Alexander, now you also need to sing. 28 00:03:28,505 --> 00:03:31,753 Alexander: And to have three dancers. 29 00:03:32,132 --> 00:03:37,912 H: Alexander, you are nominated for the Muz-TV Award in Russia, right? Alexander: Yes. 30 00:03:38,099 --> 00:03:41,129 H: You have to repeat the success and perhaps collect prizes there too? 31 00:03:41,129 --> 00:03:51,579 Alexander: Yes, I am very impressed that Russian people understand me and my music. 32 00:03:51,579 --> 00:04:00,304 I speak broken Russian, and I did not think that I would be interesting to them. But I was very lucky, in fact... 33 00:04:00,304 --> 00:04:05,964 that the Russians accepted me. And I have to say that I am very proud of it. 34 00:04:05,964 --> 00:04:08,024 Arve: You really have a reason for this. 35 00:04:08,064 --> 00:04:13,163 Alexander: Yes, a popularity poll was conducted in Russia... OK, now I am bragging now... 36 00:04:13,213 --> 00:04:21,161 72% of the respondents know the name of the new president, and my name 86%. 37 00:04:21,503 --> 00:04:23,693 Arve: Maybe you should be the president? 38 00:04:23,693 --> 00:04:31,763 Host: We wish you good luck on that. And I am sure that we will hear a lot more about Alexander after the Eurovision too. 39 00:04:31,763 --> 00:04:36,606 Arve, good luck with the release of your album on Monday. 40 00:04:36,606 --> 00:04:40,758 Arve: Yes, and maybe you will hear about me after the Eurovision too. 41 00:04:40,758 --> 00:04:44,794 H: Of course! And there will be the Chamber Music Festival, right? Arve: Yes, in August. H: Maybe we'll come back on that.. 42 00:04:45,648 --> 00:04:49,120 Arve: Thanks. H: Thank you for joining the Fredag ​​program today. Alexander, Arve: I was pleased.