AT 18:00. Danish Showcase

Transcription

1 CLAS SICAL CONT EMPO RARY Denmark Classical:Next 2015

2

3 WE LIKE WE (LIVE) THURSDAY AT 18:00 Danish Showcase DE DOELEN EDUARD FLIPSE ZAAL

4 ORCH ESTR AS/EN SEMB LES

5 Ars Nova Copenhagen specializes in the interpretation of the polyphonic choral music of the renaissance and new vocal music. The group s performances are marked with precision and nerve and with a sound that attracts attention worldwide. Ars Nova has toured in more than 35 countries on 5 continents and has recorded about 40 CDs. In 2010 the group received a Grammy for a CD featuring music by David Lang. Ars Nova Copenhagen Since 2003 Ars Nova has worked with Paul Hillier as chief conductor and artistic director. Hillier was a founding member of The Hilliard Ensemble and has worked as a principal conductor with The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, The Chamber Choir of Ireland and Coro Casa de Musica in Porto. Thomas Kiørbye Manager thomas@arsnova.dk Ars Nova Copenhagen Randersgade København Ø Denmark Tel:

6 Concerto Copenhagen Nikolaj de Fine Licht General Manager Concerto Copenhagen Esromgade 15-2, 4, Copenhagen N Denmark Tel Concerto Copenhagen is Scandinavia s leading period instrument orchestra and belongs as one of the most interesting and innovative of its kind to the international elite. The ensemble s trademark is vitality, style and a marked talent for communicating with the audience; it is Denmark s #1 in international touring and culture export. In 1999 Lars Ulrik Mortensen was appointed Artistic Director, and in 2007 he was awarded the coveted Léonie Sonning Prize for his work in the field of Early Music. Concerto Copenhagen s partnership with Mortensen has resulted in an exciting musical journey, appreciated and praised by audiences and critics worldwide.

7 The Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir is a professional ensemble of handpicked singers from across Scandinavia, searching for a new Nordic Cool in vocal music, The goal of the ensemble is to influence the future agenda of Scandinavian vocal music, and this vision has sent the choir on a constant quest for new horizons. The choir often performs new music by established Nordic composers. Mogens Dahl s visionary work with Nordic vocal music has led to high-profile cooperation with composers and musicians across established genre boundaries. The choir s latest CD is a recording of Nordic Mass for choir and cello, which was written for the ensemble by Sven-David Sandström and premiered at the Bergen International Festival in Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir Mogens Dahl Conductor md@mogensdahl.dk David Wijkman Producer dw@mogensdahl.dk Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir Snorresgade Copenhagen S Denmark Tel

8 Morten Kargaard Septet Morten Kargaard Musician/composer gmail.com Morten Kargaard Septet Soendre Fasanvej Frederiksberg Denmark Tel A fresh, new wind of today s contemporary music, composed by Morten Kargaard - a true hybrid of elements from classical and rhythmic music traditions occurs, when these top musicians from both worlds meet in an innovative collaboration. The music is performed by an unusual, new group of carefully selected instruments. About the septet s debut CD Origin (2014), the press wrote: An original work on the Danish music scene - Kargaard is a master of creating musical colors - Nothing is missing, and anything added would be unnecessary. - Music for pure enjoyment Mette Termansen (Oboe) Maj Berit Guassora (Trumpet) Karen Johanne Pedersen (Violin) Jakup Lutzen (Viola) Samira Dayyani (Cello) Morten Kargaard (Guitars) Lars Johnsen (Bass)

9

10 FEST IVAL S

11 The classical music festival Holmboe i Horsens is held every year over a long weekend in March in the cultural city of Horsens. The festival is named after Danish composer Vagn Holmboe ( ), who was born in Horsens and features in part in the festival s programme. The overall goal of the festival is to present classical and contemporary music to a broad audience. The high-quality programme includes musical events, workshops, and concerts with an edge aimed at a mixed mature audience of enthusiasts and beginners alike as well as the classical music audience of the future: young people and children. Holmboe i Horsens - Classical Music Festival Lene Bjarke Skov Festival Coordinator kulbj@horsens.dk Kulturafdelingen Raadhustorvet Horsens Denmark Tel

12 PUBL ISHE RS

13 Edition S music sound art publishes art music for the classical and experimental music scene. We represent our composers through the publication of scores, parts, electronic media, graphic formats and interdisciplinary expression, as well as though rights and promotion. Edition S - music sound art Our catalogue comprises more than 2,400 works composed between the mid-19th century and the present time by Danish composers or composers who are permanent residents in Denmark. The diversity of our list places some of the most sought-after young composers on the international scene of contemporary music alongside great composers from the 20th century such as Carl Nielsen. Eva Havshøj Ohrt Promotion and Outreach eva@edition-s.dk Edition S music sound art Worsaaesvej 19, 5. sal 1972 Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel

14 RECO RDCO MPAN IES

15 Dacapo Records, Denmark s national recording label, was founded in 1989 and is supported by the Danish Arts Council. Dacapo s list of classical artists includes ensembles like The Danish National Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Danish Opera as well as a selection of international artists such as the New York Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Sinfonietta and the Kronos Quartet and a number of leading Nordic orchestras. Dacapo Records Dacapo Records recordings of Danish music have gar nered many nominations and prizes such as the BBC Music Magazine Awards, the Gramophone Awards and the Cannes Classical Awards, as well as the American GRAMMY. Cecilie Rosenmeier Press and Marketing Manager cecilie@dacapo-records.dk Dacapo Records Worsaaesvej 19, 5. sal 1972 Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel

16 Danacord Jesper Buhl Head of Danacord Group The biggest independent classical music company in Denmark. It is divided into three groups: Danacord Records having released nearly 500 recordings to international acclaim. Danacord Distribution being the leading distributor of recordings in Denmark with nearly 150 labels in its network. Danacord Shop, the largest Nordic record shop located in the centre of Copenhagen also serving online customers. Kim Iversen Jensen Distribution manager Danacord Vognmagergade Copenhagen K Denmark Tel

17 Established 1977, OH Musik is an independent Danish record company, committed to bringing you the best recordings of classical music, both as a publisher and distributor. Our wide range of recordings features some of the most renowned Danish artists of our time, as well as upcoming talents. We also have a rich variety of brass and contemporary music, and historical recordings with singers and composers from the golden age of the Danish revues. Apart from the above-mentioned main fields, OH Musik represents all kinds of classical music on our three labels: Rondo, Point and Danica Records. OH Musik ApS Ole Høglund MD oh@ohmusik.dk OH Musik ApS Jersie Strandvej Solrød Strand Denmark Tel

18 OUR Recordings Lars Hannibal Director Joshua Cheek Social Media/ Marketing Consultant OUR Recordings Duevej 12, Frederiksberg Denmark Tel After 30 years, and more than 70 international releases with companies like Philips/Polygram, RCA/BMG, and EMI, the Danish classical artists, recorder player Michala Petri and guitarist/lute player Lars Hannibal decided in late 2006 to launch their own recording label, OUR Recordings! To date, the artist label OUR Recordings has released 27 critically acclaimed recordings, and has earned international recognition, including the ECHO KLASSIK Award, four Grammy Nominations and Gramophone Award nomination. Several ambitious cycles have already captivated collectors and critics alike, including Michala Petri s ongoing campaign to expand her instrument s modern concerto literature with Recorder Concertos from different countries.

19

20 AGEN CIES

21 Kaja MANAGEMENT works with artist management, booking and marketing. Kaja Management Kaja MANAGEMENT represents a string of established Danish and international artists ranging from digital artists to composers and performers, with a focus on projects with more than one artistic approach and/or the mix of genres. Kaja MANAGEMENT was founded in 2013 by Kat Jarby. Kat Jarby Director kat@kajamanagement.com Kaja Management Ravnsborggade 7a, 2th 2200 Copenhagen N Denmark Tel

22 Crescendi Artists Ole Justesen Managing director Tom Kristensen Director Crescendi Artists Gammel Kongevej Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel Crescendi Artists is an international artist management of reference for classical singers, instrumentalists, conductors, and choirs, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Our basic philosophy is that both artists and customers should feel confident in working with us. Our total commitment to a careful career planning according to the personal wishes of our artists, will make it possible for them to concentrate on their artistic and musical development. This way they will be able to convey genuine artistic experiences to their audiences and customers.

23

24 INSTI TUTIO NS/OR GANIS ATIONS

25 Provides support for the production and expression of Danish arts, both nationally and internationally, within the fields of literature, music, performing arts and visual arts. The two committees for music provide grants for composers, financial support for festivals, music venues, musical associations, professional orchestras and ensembles. The foundation also supports international music exchange including the Danish presence at Classical:Next. Danish Arts Foundation Nils Rønsholt Member of The Danish Arts Foundation Committee for Music Project Funding Maria Frej Member of The Danish Arts Foundation Committee for Music Project Funding Danish Arts Foundation H.C. Andersens Boulevard Copenhagen V Denmark Tel

26 Danish Agency for Culture Bodil Hoegh Senior Adviser Jesper Martini Adviser An administrative unit under the Danish Ministry of Culture. The agency administers the financial support provided for artists and artistic activities by the Danish state. The support is mainly granted by the Danish Arts Foundation. The agency also manages cultural exchange between Denmark and foreign countries in the field of literature, music, performing arts and visual arts. We work to support, promote and raise the profile of Danish music internationally by coordinating the Danish presence at international music and cultural events abroad. Danish Agency for Culture H.C. Andersens Boulevard Copenhagen V Denmark Tel

27 SNYK is the national centre for contemporary, experimental music and sound art in Denmark. SNYK works on a four year organizational funding scheme from the Danish Arts Foundation and its overall task is to promote the scene in Denmark and the Danish scene abroad. To do so, SNYK develops projects in collaboration with the Danish scene, organizes international exchange projects and produces the annual Wundergrund festival. SNYKs coordinates, initiates and strengthens networks in Denmark and abroad and SNYK s website functions as a communication platform for and about the Danish and international scene. SNYK also produces the online podcast project SNYKradio, and administrates an international travel support scheme. SNYK Agnete Seerup Head of Communication agnete@snyk.dk Anne Dalby Communications anne@snyk.dk SNYK Blegdamsvej 4, 2. DK-2200 Copenhagen N Denmark Tel:

28

29

30

31

32

33

34