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KGNU's Sanford Baran interviews Rune Tonsgaard Sorenson, a violinist from the Danish String Quartet, known for their mix of classical and folk music. Sorenson shares his musical journey and his early love for the violin. He discusses the quartet's formation in 1998 and highlights their diverse repertoire, which includes both classical and folk music, and their creative process for arranging and performing these pieces. He also mentions their upcoming album "Keel Road," which explores musical traditions from Scandinavia and the British Isles, and future projects like a recording of Schubert's chamber music and a multi-art form project for Shostakovich's 50th anniversary. The quartet will perform at the Colorado Music Festival on July 30th.