Alexander Rybak – A musical missionary.
Alexander Rybak’s phenomenal journey began at the tender age of five. His little family of three had moved from Belarus and settled at Nesodden, a short ferry trip from Norway’s capital Oslo. Natasja and Igor, his parents, were both professionally trained musicians and teaching their son the violin and piano was the most natural thing in the world. Alexander practiced like a top athlete, his endurance being quite rare in a society preoccupied with other leisure activities and sports. Soon it became apparent that he had to choose between his two instruments and he decided to go with the violin (he still plays the piano, but just as a hobby). Alexander continued to practice, as well...