6 CLASSICAL CONTEMPORARY DENMARK
MATHIAS REUMERT EKKOZONE Showcase at Classical:Next
They stand there in their black leather coats and hammer away while silver dust falls from the sky, [ ] See this show before NASA sends it off as space entertainment!
Danish Showcase with Mathias Reumert / Ekkozone Mathias Reumert is a Danish composer, conductor, arranger, percussionist and the founder of the ensemble Ekkozone. One of Reumert s best-known projects is Ein Trommelspiel, an outlandish musical theatre project undertaken with percussionist David Hildebrandt and director Tzara Tristana. One critic wrote of the work, they stand there in their black leather coats and hammer away while silver dust falls from the sky, [ ] See this show before NASA sends it off as space entertainment! Reumert founded Ekkozone in 2013 by engaging top-flight orchestral musicians as scientists in a musical laboratory. Ekkozone has performed works by Per Nørgård, Toru Takemitsu, Karlheinz Stockhausen
and Steve Reich, among others. Their fresh approach could be challenging and perhaps puzzling to some, but careful listeners will recognise in Ekkozone nothing less than a colossal shift ahead in the musical landscape. Thursday 26 May Willem Burger Zaal 16:30 Nordic Cocktails 17:30 Live Performance Søren Elbæk - violin Alexander Øllgaard - viola John Ehde - cello Nicolai Schultz - flute and saxophone Anna Klett - bass clarinet Mathias Reumert - vibraphone and percussion Oscar Micaelsson - piano and synthesiser Niclas Campagnol - drums
Showcase at Classical:Next BOLETTE R IMAGINAR SOUNDTR
OED Y ACK Imaginary Soundtrack finds its inspiration in the magical world of film music. It is a courageous adventure with the vision of a view to presenting a soundtrack without a movie
Danish Showcase with Bolette Roed / Imaginary Soundtrack Welcome to the world premiere of this new brand new Danish quartet presenting music from across the contemporary music spectrum and influences from jazz, tango and folk music. One of Denmark s foremost recorder players, Bolette Roed, has established this quartet blending the classical sound of the recorder with vibraphone, double bass and bandoneon. The Italian bandoneon player and composer Paolo Russo is based in Denmark, and for this Classical:NEXT occasion he has composed a new musical journey across Italian colours, contemporary Nordic landscapes and jazz improvisations, with a distant echo of Argentine tango.
Imaginary Soundtrack finds its inspiration in the magical world of film music. It is a courageous adventure with the vision of a view to presenting a soundtrack without a movie, inviting the audience to create in their own minds, while listening, their own images, characters, scenographies, cinemoatography and dialogues. Friday 27 May Willem Burger Zaal 16:30 Nordic Cocktails 17:30 Live Performance Bolette Roed - recorder David Hildebrandt - vibraphone Paolo Russo - bandoneon Thommy Andersson - double bass
NORDIC COCKTAIL Have a COOL NORDIC WHEN COCKTAIL before the Thursday and Friday at two Danish showcases at 16:30 (Ekkozone showcase Classical:NEXT Thursday from 17:30 / Imaginary Soundtrack showcase Friday from 17:30)
S WHERE Outside Willem Burger Zaal WHY Because we can and because we care and because we need you to be prepared for what s NEXT from the North
ORCH ESTR AS/EN SEMB LES
Ars Nova Copenhagen (12 singers SATB) is widely recognized as one of the finest vocal groups in Europe. At the heart of it s work is an equal dedication to early music and new music. Some programs explore the cross-currents between the two, while others form detailed portraits of individual composers or genres within a given period. Ars Nova s performances are marked with precision and nerve and with a sound that attracts attention worldwide. The group has toured in more than 35 countries on 5 continents and has recorded about 40 CDs. In 2010 the group received a Grammy Award for a CD featuring music by David Lang. Since 2003 Ars Nova has worked with the renowned British singer and conductor Paul Hillier as chief conductor and artistic director. Ars Nova Copenhagen Thomas Kiørbye Manager thomas@arsnova.dk Ars Nova Copenhagen Randersgade 3 2100 København Ø Denmark Tel: +45 5038 4858 www.arsnova.dk
Concerto Copenhagen Nikolaj de Fine Licht General Manager nikolaj@coco.dk Concerto Copenhagen St. Kannikestræde 8, st. 1169 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel +45 3391 7300 www.coco.dk 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.
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 musicscene - Kargaard is a master of creating musical colors - Nothing is missing, and anything added would be unnecessary. The Septet has has toured intensively in Scandinavia and Germany. Mette Termansen (Oboe) Maj Berit Guassora (Trumpet) Karen Johanne Pedersen (Violin) Jakup Lutzen (Viola) Samira Dayyani (Cello) Morten Kargaard (Guitars) Lars Johnsen (Bass) Morten Kargaard Origin Septet Morten Kargaard Musician/Composer mortenkargaardseptet@ gmail.com Morten Kargaard Origin Septet Soendre Fasanvej 53 2000 Frederiksberg Denmark Tel. +45 2190 0794 www. mortenkargaardseptet.dk
Via Artis Konsort Poul Udbye Pock-Steen Ensemble leader, composer, producer pup@musica.nu Via Artis Konsort Slørhatten 13 5220 Odense SØ Denmark Tel. +45 2696 1984 www.viaartis.info www. escarraman.com Via Artis Konsort is an international Early Music ensemble with an innovative repertoire, exploring the musical borderland of early classical music and related world music traditions. The ensemble is formed by skilled musicians from different European countries and has been offering nearly 400 concerts worldwide since its foundation in 2006. Via Artis Konsort has released three critically awarded albums. Currently the ensemble is preparing a new multimedia production based on on their latest stage production Escarramán, which combines Baroque music with a projected comics series. This unconventional Opera Comics was premiered in February 2016 with the support of the Danish Arts Foundation.
PUBL ISHE RS
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 through rights and promotion. 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 such as Simon Steen-Andersen and Christian Winther Christensen alongside great composers from the 20th century such as Carl Nielsen, Knudåge Riisager and Poul Schierbeck. Edition S Unni Trap Lund Sales and Rights unni@edition-s.dk Edition S music sound art Worsaaesvej 19, 5. sal 1972 Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel +45 2613 8840 www.edition-s.dk
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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 garnered 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 +45 3293 0602 www.dacapo-records.dk
Danacord The biggest independent classical music company in Denmark. It is divided into three groups: Danacord Records having released nearly 500 recordings to international acclaim. Jesper Buhl Head of Danacord Group daco@danacord.dk Kim Iversen Jensen Distribution manager kim@danacord.dk 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. Danacord Vognmagergade 9 1120 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel +45 3315 1716 www.danacord.dk
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 Ole Høglund Managing Director oh@ohmusik.dk OH Musik ApS Jersie Strandvej 5 2680 Solrød Strand Denmark Tel +45 3020 7744 www.ohmusik.dk
INSTI TUTIO NS/OR GANIS ATIONS
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. Agency for Culture and Palaces 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. Jesper Martini Adviser jma@slks.dk Jens Fuglsang Adviser jfu@slks.dk Henrik Wenzel Andreasen Head of Division, Music and Performing Arts hwa@slks.dk Danish Agency for Culture H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2 1553 Copenhagen V Denmark Tel +45 3395 4200 www.kunst.dk/english
Creative Europe Desk Denmark Bradley Allen EU Development Officer bal@slks.dk Creative Europe Desk Denmark H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2 1553 Copenhagen V Denmark Tel: +45 3373 3322 www.slks.dk Bradley Allen is the Danish representative for EUs cultural support programme Creative Europe. He has a background within music-theatre and opera, where he has produced the Danish production company Hotel Pro Forma for 10 years up until last year. While at Classical Next, he hopes to learn more about the key challenges facing the classical music field in Europe. He also hopes to identify future EU-projects and to find European partners for coming Danish EUprojects. So if your EU-project could benefit from Danish participation, or if you would like to become a partner in an EU-project, or you would just like more information about Creative Europe, then grab him! But remember to be nice to him: it s his first Classical Next meeting.
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 2 1553 Copenhagen V Denmark Tel +45 3395 4200 www.kunst.dk/english
LOF Asbjørn Keiding executive secretary lof@symphony.dk LOF, Association of Danish Regional Symphony Orchestras - an employers and industry association, represents the five danish regional symphony orchestras. LOF aims to give their member organisations the best conditions so as to carry out and develop their professional artistic activities and to assist them in meeting the expectations and demands placed upon them as responsible employers. LandsdelsOrkesterForeningen Rosenørns Allé 22 1970 Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel: +45 5129 1379 lof@symphony.dk www.symphony.dk
Musik & Ungdom was established in 1956, and is the Danish branch of Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), the largest youth music NGO in the world, with the mission to enable young people to develop through music across all boundaries. Maja Joss-Børch has been affiliated with the organisation since 2011 during which time she has started several music projects. One such project is Orkesterfestivalen, a national festival for youth orchestras, which invites more than 4000 young classical musicians to play at DRKoncerthus. Further Maja has managed several international masterclasses, competitions and festivals. And since 2014 worked at the Danish Broadcasting Cooperation. Musik & Ungdom Maja Joss-Børch Projectmanager maja@musik-ungdom.dk Musik & Ungdom Læssøesgade 25 2. tv. 2200 Copenhagen N Denmark Tel: +45 3117 4091 www.musik-ungdom.dk
SNYK Mie Petri Lind Head of Communication mie@snyk.dk Jan Stricker Project Manager jan@snyk.dk SNYK Nyrnberggade 29 2300 Copenhagen S Denmark Tel: +45 5373 9006 www.snyk.dk G((o))ng Tomorrow Festival www.gongtomorrow.dk 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 G((o))ng Tomorrow 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.
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