Photo: World class violinist thrills Nunavut audience

Several hundred Iqalungmiut filled St. Jude’s Anglican Cathedral May 24, wowed by Canadian violin virtuoso James Ehnes. The decorated musician made a stop in Nunavut’s capital as part of a national recital tour to celebrate his 40th birthday. The Iqaluit fiddlers opened the show for Ehnes, whose repertoire included a song by Yellowknife composer Carmen Braden written just for Ehnes’ tour, called “Magnetic North.” (PHOTO BY THOMAS ROHNER)