The trio performed folk tunes from around the world, weaving humorous stories in between.
Harriet Toompere shared that she took up the karmoška after her older son left home and life suddenly grew quieter. Ülle Kaljuste happened to hear her practicing — and before long, a lively karmoška duo was born.
Instead of sheet music, Harriet plays from her own system of notes — instructions on which key to press in which row. “If I miss my moment, I won’t be able to join in again,” she admitted, drawing laughter from the audience.
“You can!” Ülle reassured her.
