The Danish Stand at Classical Next 2017 represents the following:

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The Danish Stand at Classical Next 2017 represents the following:

Danish National Symphony Orchestra / Malko Competition Concerto Copenhagen Morten Kargaard Septet Hotel Proforma Edition S Dacapo Records Danacord Our Recordings Landsdelsorkesterforeningen Truelinked Creative Europe Desk Denmark Danish Arts Foundation Agency for Culture and Palaces

Danish National Symphony Orchestra / Malko Competition ORCHESTR A

Danish National Symphony Orchestra / Malko Competition Cecilie Rosenmeier Public Relations Manager cero@dr.dk Danish National Symphony Orchestra Emil Holms Kanal 20 2300 København S Denmark Tel: +45 35 20 30 40 danishnationalsymphonyorchestra.com malkocompetition.com The Danish National Symphony Orchestra is the cultural flagship of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) and one of the leading symphony orchestras in Europe, performing with the world s foremost conductors and soloists. Since 2016, Maestro Fabio Luisi has been the Principal Conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, which is particularly renowned for its Carl Nielsen interpretations and its special affinity with Danish and Nordic music. At this year s Classical:NEXT, we look forward to meeting new and existing partners of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra as well as spreading the word about our Malko Competition for young conductors, taking place in DR Koncerthuset (Copenhagen) in the spring of 2018.

Concerto Copenhagen ORCHESTR A

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 coco.dk Concerto Copenhagen is Scandinavia s leading period instrument orchestra and 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 cultural export. Since 2000 Sonning Prize winner Lars Ulrik Mortensen has been artistic director and in 2016 the orchestra celebrated its 25-years anniversary. Concerto Copenhagen plays 45-55 concerts per year in Denmark, Europe and the rest of the world and its concerts and CD recordings are appreciated and praised by audiences and critics worldwide.

Morten Kargaard Septet ENSEMBLE

Morten Kargaard Septet Morten Kargaard Musician/Composer mortenkargaardseptet@ gmail.com Morten Kargaard Septet Soendre Fasanvej 53 2000 Frederiksberg Denmark Tel. +45 2190 0794 mortenkargaardseptet.dk 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. Their second CD Zealand will be released on German record label Animato/Neuklang, 16 June. Reviews from their first album: 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. Mette Termansen (Oboe) Maj Berit Guassora (Trumpet) Karen Johanne Pedersen (Violin) Jakup Lutzen (Viola) Samira Dayyani (Cello) Morten Kargaard (Guitars) Lars Johnsen (Bass)

Hotel Proforma THEATRE COMPANY

Hotel Proforma Rasmus Adrian General Manager rasmus@hotelproforma.dk Hotel Pro Forma Strandlodsvej 6B, 3 2300 Copenhagen Denmark Tel: +45 32 54 02 17 hotelproforma.dk Hotel Pro Forma is an international laboratory of performance, installation and opera known for its large-scale works based on a synthesis of visual arts with performance and music. Artistic director, Kirsten Dehlholm, holds a special position in the Danish and international performing arts business. With a background in visual arts, her legacy of art works drawing from a multitude of artistic fields, including classical music, is truly impressive. In 2015, Dehlholm received the Distinguished Artist Award of ISPA. Hotel Pro Forma s latest work co-produced with the Latvian Radio Choir - NeoArctic - was applauded by the press as a performance with a sense of magic, that only Hotel Pro Forma can conjure up like no other performing arts company.

Edition S PUBLISHER

Edition S Unni Trap Lund Sales and Rights unni@edition-s.dk Edition S music sound art Worsaaesvej 19, 5 1972 Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel +45 3313 5445 edition-s.dk 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 2,000 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 catalogue places some of the most sought-after younger 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.

Dacapo Records RECORD COMPANY

Dacapo Records The Danish national label for classical and new music, founded in 1989 and supported by the Danish Arts Foundation. With a focus on Danish composers, Dacapo works to support the Danish music scene and promote its composers abroad. Sune Anderberg Press and Marketing Manager sune@dacapo-records.dk Dacapo Records Worsaaesvej 19, 5 1972 Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel +45 3296 0602 dacapo-records.dk We strive to present releases of the highest quality. That s why we collaborate not only with the best Danish and Nordic artists but also with international top ensembles such as the Vienna Philharmonic, the New York Philharmonic, the London Sinfonietta and the Kronos Quartet. As a result, Dacapo s releases are frequently nominated for the most influential international awards.

Danacord RECORD COMPANY

Danacord Jesper Buhl Head of Danacord Group daco@danacord.dk 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 kim@danacord.dk Danacord Vognmagergade 9 1120 Copenhagen K Denmark Tel +45 3315 1716 danacord.dk

Our Recordings RECORD COMPANY

Our Recordings Lars Hannibal Director hannibal@michalapetri.com Our Recordings Esromgade 15, 1 3rd Floor, Room 1315 2200 Copenhagen N Denmark Tel: +45 4015 0577 ourrecordings.com To date, OUR Recordings has released 32 critically acclaimed recordings, and has earned international recognition, including several ECHO KLASSIK Award s (D), 4 Grammy nominations (US), Gramophone Award nomination (UK), Diapason d Or de l année 2015 (F), ICMA 2016 Award, Danish Music Award 2016, 3 Danish Music Award nominations and several Editor s Choice in Gramophone and CD of the Month in BBC Music Magazine. Several ambitious cycles have already captivated collectors and critics alike, including the East Meets West series and Michala Petri s ongoing campaign to expand her instrument s modern concerto literature with recorder concertos from various countries as well as works for recorder and choir.

Landsdelsorkesterforeningen ORGANISATION

Landsdelsorkesterforeningen 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. Asbjørn Keiding Executive Secretary lof@symphony.dk LandsdelsOrkesterForeningen Rosenørns Allé 22 1970 Frederiksberg C Denmark Tel: +45 5129 1379 lof@symphony.dk symphony.dk

Truelinked ORGANISATION

Truelinked Truelinked The World s leading online community and marketplace for Classical Music Being Truelinked is the smarter way to living a life in performing arts. We provide a professional online community and a co-creative environment for casting and recruitment of artists in classical music. Sune Hjerrild Founder & CEO srh@truelinked.com Truelinked Tel: +45 5050 5040 info@truelinked.com truelinked.com A place where you can find or be found, where you can refer and be referred to, where you are in charge and only merit rules. We believe that better art is achieved through visibility, transparency, and accessibility. Embracing this is what it means to be Truelinked and to be a forward-thinking part of the classical music community in the 21st century.

Creative Europe Desk Denmark ORGANISATION

Creative Europe Desk Denmark Bradley Allen bal@slks.dk Creative Europe Desk Denmark H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2 1553 Copenhagen V Denmark Tel: +45 3373 3322 slks.dk Denmark plays an active role in EU s cultural support programme Creative Europe. Bradley Allen is the Danish representative for the support programme. While at Classical Next, he hopes to identify future EU-projects and to find European partners for coming Danish EU-projects. 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! Catch him with his Dutch colleagues at the network event, CREXIT: a local referendum on Creative Europe, in the Interactive Space (3rd floor) at 11.15-12.00 on Friday 19 May.

Danish Arts Foundation INSTITUTION

Danish Arts Foundation Maria Frej Member of The Danish Arts Foundation Committee for Music Project Funding 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 H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2 1553 Copenhagen V Denmark Tel +45 3395 4200 kunst.dk/english

Agency for Culture and Palaces INSTITUTION

Agency for Culture and Palaces Niklas Smith Adviser niks@slks.dk Bendt Viinholt Nielsen Adviser bvn@slks.dk Henrik Wenzel Andreasen Head of department for music and performing arts hwa@slks.dk Agency for Culture and Palaces H.C. Andersens Boulevard 2 1553 Copenhagen V Denmark Tel +45 3395 4200 slks.dk 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.