Medvirkende 2026

MEDVIRKENDE 2026


Sigurd Barrett

Entertainer

Sigurd Barrett is a Danish entertainer, composer, and author whose work spans genres and generations. Known for his engaging performances and educational storytelling, he has become a central figure in Danish cultural life, particularly among family audiences. He gained national fame through television shows such as Sigurds Bjørnetime and has since performed with all major Danish orchestras and toured internationally.

Barrett has written eight musicals, released 48 albums, and published 50 books—many through Politikens Forlag. His best-selling Sigurds Danmarkshistorie and Børnebibel have brought complex narratives to life for young audiences. In recent years, he has launched successful live cinema concerts and continues to perform across Denmark with long-time collaborator Eskild Dohn. Barrett has received numerous awards for his contributions to music and culture and lives in Copenhagen with his partner, violinist Heidrun Petersen.

Janne Thomsen

Fløjte

Danish flautist Janne Thomsen is a highly sought-after soloist, a passionate chamber musician, a prize winner from international competitions in Prague, Paris, Bayreuth, Rome, Vienna, and Boston, and renowned for her unique artistic voice. Collaborating closely with leading composers such as Osvaldo Golijov, Olli Mustonen, and Peteris Vasks, she has recently been dedicated to and recorded Golijov's Esperanza in Francis Ford Coppola's film "Megalopolis."

In 2024/25, Janne's projects span from Lapland to Australia, featuring premieres with the Prague Philharmonia, releasing recordings with ”Mosaique Danoise” with Zilliacus, Brantelid, and Forsberg, and ”Vildspil,” which uncovers folk music from her native region. As founder and artistic director of the "Klassiske Dage" festival since 2005, she enjoys exploring artistic connections with her own narrative. Honored with an "ARAM" from the Royal Academy of Music in London for Janne Thomsen's contributions to music extend to support by foundations including Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik's Foundation and Augustinus.

She has taught at the Mozarteum Conservatory in Salzburg and has been a visiting professor at the Lucerne University of Music. She plays a flute, especially crafted for her, by the Peruvian/Bostonian flute maker, Miguel Arista.

Peter Kirstein

Obo

Peter Kirstein, oboe, began his musical journey in the Tivoli Guard in Copenhagen before studying at the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music under Bjørn Carl Nielsen and Ole-Henrik Dahl, later continuing with Jean-Louis Capezzali in Lyon. He has participated in masterclasses with renowned oboists including François Leleux and Thomas Indermühle.

A recipient of several honors including the Jacob Gade Music Prize and the I.K. Gottfried Jubilee Prize, Peter has performed with all major Danish symphony orchestras, as well as ensembles in Germany, England, and Sweden. He has been a member of Ensemble MidtVest since 2004 and remains active as a chamber musician on both modern and baroque oboe.

Bram van Sambeek

Fagot

Bram van Sambeek is an international bassoonist and professor of bassoon at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague. He is known for his highly versatile approach to bassoon playing and for his innovative programming. He is the only bassoonist to receive the highest Dutch Cultural Award: The Dutch Music Prize in 2009. As a soloist, he performs with orchestras such as the Gothenburg, Galicia and Netherlands Symphony Orchestras, the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn and Camerata RCO. Many composers, such as Vanessa Lann, Sebastian Fagerlund and Kalevi Aho, have written concertos for him.

He played for ten years as principal bassoonist in the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, and as a guest principal with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Since 2009 he has been teaching the bassoon at the Conservatories in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and The Hague. In 2017 he started a professorship at the Hochschule für Music und Tanz in Cologne, before deciding to return to the Royal Conservatoire The Hague in 2021. Bram has taught masterclasses at schools like Bloomington Indiana, the Royal College of London and the Hochschule für Musik in Basel.
very nice person, and also being a little bit unusual!”

Hugo Ticciati

Violin & dirigent 

Hugo Ticciati, violin and conductor, is the Artistic Director and founder of O/Modernt. Known for his boundary-defying creativity and expressive musicianship, he performs internationally as both soloist and conductor, with recent collaborations including the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and Kammerakademie Potsdam.

Ticciati’s artistic vision blends early music, contemporary works, and non-Western traditions, often featuring cross-disciplinary and improvisatory elements. Over forty new works have been composed for him by leading composers such as Erkki-Sven Tüür and Pēteris Vasks. He is also Deputy Artistic Director at Lilla Akademien in Stockholm and is a frequent guest at venues including Wigmore Hall and Kings Place.

Linda Suolahti

Violin

Linda Suolahti, violin, is one of Finland’s leading soloists and a prominent advocate for diversity in classical music. She is the Artistic Director of the Kokonainen/Musequal Festival, which since 2016 has spotlighted overlooked works by women and minority composers. Her debut album Unrecorded., released by Alba Records in 2023, features first recordings of Finnish works by female composers.


Known for her ability to lead orchestras without a conductor, Linda appears frequently as a soloist and concertmaster with ensembles across Europe and beyond. She performs regularly with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, and O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra, and served as concertmaster of the Lapland Chamber Orchestra from 2017 to 2020. Based in Helsinki, she maintains a versatile international career.

Caroline Pether

Violin

Caroline Pether is the Leader and Artistic Curator at Manchester Camerata, often assuming the role of Soloist and Director with the orchestra. Chamber music sensibilities are at the heart of Caroline’s music-making; she enjoys regular chamber music with Camerata’s principals, and guest leads chamber music projects and chamber orchestras across the UK. Caroline was the Leader of Welsh chamber orchestra Sinfonia Cymru from 2016 until 2021. In 2022, Caroline was made an Associate Member of the RNCM (ARNCM).


Caroline is passionate about enthusing and educating the next generation of musicians. She coaches and performs alongside students from the Royal Northern College of Music, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Chetham’s School of Music, and youth orchestras across the country. Caroline also works closely with Camerata’s 360 Scheme participants - teaching, mentoring and contributing to the design of their individual programme of study.

Nicolas Dautricourt

Violin

Voted ADAMI Classical Discovery of the Year at Midem in Cannes, awarded the Sacem Georges Enesco Prize, guest artist at the 23rd Victoires de la Musique in Toulouse and a member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York, Nicolas Dautricourt is one of the most brilliant and engaging French violinists of his generation


Awarded in numerous international violin contests, such as Wieniawski, Lipizer, and Belgrade, he has studied with Philip Hirschhorn, Miriam Fried, and Jean-Jacques Kantorow, was also a violin professor at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles, and since September 2023, is a member of the Ensemble Midtvest based in Herning (Denmark).

Susanne von Gutzeit

Bratsch

Susanne von Gutzeit was born in Bochum (Germany) in 1982 and began making music at the age of three. She received her first violin lessons from her father, Reinhart von Gutzeit, later studying the violin under Igor Ozim, Boris Kuschnir and Lukas Hagen, and the viola under Veronika Hagen and Thomas Riebl and chamber music under Rainer Schmidt. She supplemented her studies by participating in the Perlman Music Program and taking courses in chamber music with Thomas Brandis, Karl-Heinz Kämmerling and Walter Levin.


Susanne von Gutzeit made her debut as a soloist in 1994 at the Altstadt Herbst in Dusseldorf, going on to appear with such orchestras as the Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchsetra (SWR) under Peter Falk, the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg under Philippe Entremont, the Bruckner Orchester Linz, the Banat Philharmonic (Romania) and with Harmonices Mundi at the Bruckner Festival in Linz. She has undertaken concert tours of Japan and the USA, and has recorded Debussy's Violin Sonata with pianist Cornelius Meister for the Berlin Classics label. She plays a 1750 violin from the workshop of Nicolaus Gagliano in Naples, and a modern viola by Patrick Robin. Performed at the Festival in 2011.

Sanna Ripatti

Bratsch

Sanna Ripatti, viola, has been a core member of Ensemble MidtVest since its founding in 2002. She studied with Diemut Poppen in Saarbrücken, Björn Sjögren in Edsberg, and Arvo Haasma in Lahti, and has been deeply influenced by chamber music mentors such as Eduard Brunner, Ferenc Rados, and Tim Frederiksen.

Known for her sensitive and engaging performances, Sanna is also passionate about bringing classical music to new audiences.

In addition to her musical work, she is a trained psychotherapist.

Julian Arp

Cello

Julian Arp, cello, is an internationally active soloist and chamber musician known for his expressive versatility and dedication to contemporary music. He studied at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin with Boris Pergamenschikow, David Geringas, and Eberhard Feltz. As a chamber musician, he has performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw, and the Berlin Philharmonie, and appears regularly at leading international festivals.

Arp’s long-standing duo with pianist Caspar Frantz has earned numerous awards, and his collaborations include world premieres by composers such as Samir Odeh-Tamimi and Sarah Nemtsov. He is also a committed educator and has held a professorship at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz since 2013.

Jordi Carrasco Hjelm

Kontrabas

Jordi Carrasco Hjelm, double bass, is a Swedish musician based in Amsterdam, specializing in chamber music and free improvisation. He studied with Olivier Thiery and Rick Stotijn at the Amsterdam University of the Arts and completed a master’s degree in Cross-Over Music Making under jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis.

Jordi performs regularly with the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra and appears as a guest artist at festivals across Europe. Notable highlights include collaborations with Gwilym Simcock and Nils Landgren at Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, premieres of new works by Django Bates and Tom Coult, and performances at Festival Musikdorf Ernen.

Irina Zahharenkova

Klaver

Irina Zahharenkova is one of the most outstanding keyboard performers of her generation to emerge from Estonia today.


Irina Zahharenkova obtained her Master of Music degree in Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre with Prof. Lilian Semper and in Sibelius Academy in Finland with Prof. Hui-Ying Líu-Tawaststjerna. In addition to piano she explored early keyboards, studying harpsichord with prof. Maris Valk-Falk and fortepiano with Prof. Pekka Vapaavuori.


Performing frequently in solo piano and harpsichord recitals in Europe and Asia, Irina Zahharenkova has played among others in Klavier-Festival Ruhr and Mendelssohn Festival in Germany, Spoleto Festival, Serate Musicali di Milano and Accademia Chigiana Festival in Italy, Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival, Naantali Festival, Mikkeli Summer Festival in Finland, Prades Pablo Casals Festival in France, Enescu Festival in Romania, Bergen International Festival in Norway and many others.


Benjamin Davis Maack

Klokkespil

Benjamin Davis Maack, carillon, is a Danish carillonneur and church musician. As one of the few certified solo carillonneurs in Denmark, he creates immersive musical experiences where sound and architecture converge. His repertoire ranges from classical works to folk melodies and opera themes, all performed with technical precision and expressive depth.


Benjamin studied at the Church Music School in Løgumkloster and completed Denmark’s highest-level carillon education. He is affiliated with Herning Church, where he performs regularly on the church’s grand Paccard carillon, bringing music to both casual passersby and dedicated listeners.

Johan Bridger

Slagtøj

Johan Bridger was educated at the Malmö Academy of Music and earned his Master’s degree in Michael Burritt’s percussion class at Northwestern University in Chicago in 2001. In 2004, he made his debut with the Malmö Symphony Orchestra, and in 2005, he completed the Diploma/Soloist program under Lennart Gruvstedt at the Malmö Academy of Music. Between 1997 and 2005, Johan also studied privately with marimba soloist Leigh Howard Stevens.

Since 2001, Johan has been teaching at Sundsgårdens Folkhögskola, and since 2005, he has been a part-time lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Since the early 2010s, Johan has also been teaching at the Danish National Academy of Music in Odense and at the Malmö Academy of Music, where he became the head percussion teacher in 2023.

Albert Schnelzer

Komponist

Albert Schnelzerer en af Skandinaviens mest fremtrædende komponister i sin generation. Han er født i Värmland i Sverige og har studeret komposition og direktion på Malmö Musikhögskola samt Royal College of Music i London.


Han fik sit internationale gennembrud i 2004 med Predatory Dances, som blev uropført på Présence Festival i Paris. Siden har hans musik været opført af førende orkestre verden over, herunder BBC Symphony Orchestra, Berliner Philharmonikerne, Concertgebouw-orkestret og Sveriges Radios Symfoniorkester.

Schnelzer har skrevet værker inden for en bred vifte af genrer – fra orkester- og kammermusik til koncerter, opera og oratorier. Hans anerkendte orkesterværk A Freak in Burbanker blandt de mest opførte nyere svenske kompositioner og har blandt andet været spillet i Royal Albert Hall som en del af BBC Proms.


Med sit energiske og udtryksfulde musikalske sprog har Schnelzer etableret sig internationalt som en af Sveriges førende nulevende komponister.

José Saluzzi

Guitar

José Saluzzi en argentinsk guitarist og komponist, der har markeret sig internationalt med sit karakteristiske og raffinerede guitarspil. Han er søn af den legendariske bandoneonist og komponist Dino Saluzzi og har siden ungdommen været en central del af sin fars musikalske univers.


José María har studeret guitar hos blandt andre Walter Malosetti, Aníbal Arias, Ralph Towner og Stanley Jordan og har gennem sin karriere arbejdet med en lang række anerkendte musikere fra både jazz- og den klassiske musikscene.


Hans musikalske udtryk bevæger sig mellem argentinsk folkemusik, tango, jazz og moderne musik, hvor improvisation og komposition mødes. Han har blandt andet medvirket på flere udgivelser på det anerkendte pladeselskab ECM og arbejder både med egne projekter og sammen med sin far og andre internationale musikere.

Jacob Young

Guitar

Jacob Young er en internationalt anerkendt norsk jazzguitarist og komponist, hvis musik forener den lyriske og eftertænksomme nordiske jazz med rødder i den amerikanske jazztradition. Han er født i Lillehammer og begyndte at spille guitar som 11-årig.


Young studerede blandt andet på The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music i New York, hvor han havde den legendariske guitarist Jim Hall som lærer og mentor. Siden har han optrådt og indspillet musik med en lang række fremtrædende jazzmusikere.


I 2004 fik han sit internationale gennembrud med albummet Evening Fallspå det anerkendte pladeselskab ECM Records. Siden har han udgivet flere album på ECM og turneret på scener og festivaler i Europa, Asien og USA. Hans musik er kendetegnet ved et melodisk, åbent og nuanceret guitarspil, hvor improvisation og samspil spiller en central rolle.

Ulrik Bisgaard

Trommer

Ulrik Bisgaard er kendt både i Danmark og internationalt for sit smukke, lydhøre og velswingende trommespil. Han bevæger sig ubesværet på tværs af jazzens mange udtryk og optræder med orkestre inden for blandt andet vokaljazz, bebop, cool jazz og nordisk jazz samt brasiljazz, argentinsk folkemusik og tango.


Med sit lyttende og empatiske trommespil har Ulrik gennem årene markeret sig på både den danske og internationale jazzscene. Han spiller jævnligt sammen med anerkendte danske jazzmusikere og musikere fra blandt andet Argentina og Island.


Ved siden af sin karriere som musiker har Ulrik mere end 20 års erfaring som underviser, pædagog, vejleder og inspirator inden for trommespil.

Juan Fracchi

Bas

Juan Fracchi is an Argentine double bassist, composer and arranger whose music moves freely between jazz, tango and South American folk traditions. His playing is characterised by a deep rhythmic sensibility and a distinctive ability to bring different musical traditions together.


In Denmark, he is particularly known for his close collaboration with Danish drummer Ulrik Bisgaard and Argentine guitarist José Saluzzi as part of the Saluzzi Fracchi Bisgaard Trio, where their shared musical language creates an expressive meeting point between Argentine roots, contemporary jazz and improvisation.

Kurt Madsen

Skipper

Kurt Madsen har haft fiskeriet som en central del af sit liv gennem mere end fem årtier. Han begyndte at fiske i 1968 og har gennem 34 år været aktiv som fisker. Sideløbende engagerede han sig i det organisatoriske arbejde og blev i 2002 formand for Thorsminde Fiskeriforening.


I 2007 blev Kurt Madsen formand for Thyborøn Havns Fiskeriforening, hvor han stod i spidsen i 13 år. Han har desuden haft flere centrale poster i dansk fiskeri, blandt andet som formand for Danske Fiskeres Producentorganisation og som medlem af Danmarks Fiskeriforenings hovedbestyrelse.


Gennem sit mangeårige arbejde har Kurt Madsen været en markant stemme for dansk fiskeri og har lagt stor vægt på fællesskab og på at varetage alle fiskeres interesser – fra den kystnære fisker til den store industritrawler

Morten Ryelund

Dirigent

Morten Ryelund, conductor, is the Artistic Director of DUEN – The Danish Youth Ensemble. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Music and trained in conducting at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, he made his debut with the Sønderjyllands Symphony Orchestra in 1996 and has since led all major Danish regional orchestras, as well as ensembles such as the Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Stockholm Sinfonietta, Bergen Chamber Orchestra, DR Radiokoret, and Athelas Sinfonietta.


Renowned for his pioneering work in talent development, Ryelund has spent over three decades cultivating a unique and holistic methodology that integrates musical insight with psychology, leadership, and personal development. His deep commitment to working with young musicians has left a lasting impact on Danish orchestral life. In 2019, he received the Emil Holm Memorial Award for his outstanding contributions to the next generation of musicians.


Asbjørn Faleide

Korleder

As a child growing up in Asker just outside Oslo, Asbjørn’s mother took him to a concert with the Norwegian trombonist Christian Lindberg. Even though Christian Lindberg was alone on stage with his trombone, he filled the room up “like a gigantic firework” giving Asbjørn an experience for life.


After having studied classical singing and choir conducting at the University of Tromsø and musicology in Oslo, Asbjørn graduated from the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus, in both classical and rhythmical choir conducting. In 2018, he had his début concert at Aarhus Cathedral as the first person with a major in Classical Choir Conducting from the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus.

Laurie Otto

Korleder

Laurie Otto, originally from Belgium, studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and holds a master’s degree in Innovative Choir Leading from the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus. Under her direction for over 25 years, the choir has developed a distinctive identity rooted in musical excellence, expressive freedom, and collaborative spirit.

Anne Fortier

Forfatter

Anne Fortier is a Canada-based author of literary fiction. Her novel JULIET (2010) was a New York Times bestseller and has been published in over 30 countries. Another of her novels, THE LOST SISTERHOOD (2014), was published in more than 10 countries. Anne's career has been a mosaic of university teaching, writing, montoring, and film/tv-production,.


Among other projects, she co-produced the Emmy Award-winning documentary FIRE AND ICE: THE WINTER WAR OF FINLAND AND RUSSIA. Anne currently divides her time between editing her next novel, mentoring a variety of students and fellow storytellers, as well as writing film & TV scripts. She is always on the lookout for creative partners and new exciting ventures.

Theresa Jarvis Eliasen

Koreograf, Den Kgl. Balletskole

Theresa Jarvis, born in London, trained at the Arts Educational School before beginning her career with the National Portuguese Ballet. She later became a soloist with English National Ballet, Berlin Ballet, and the Royal Danish Ballet, performing an extensive repertoire and inspiring numerous original roles.


Today, she heads the ballet line at Balletskolen in Holstebro and teaches at both the Ballet Academy and the Danish Talent Academy in the same city.

O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra

Kammerorkester

O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra, founded by violinist and conductor Hugo Ticciati, is a trailblazing ensemble known for its innovative approach to classical music.


The orchestra explores fresh juxtapositions of old and new, blending early repertoire with contemporary works, improvisation, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The ensemble performs regularly across Europe, including residencies at Wigmore Hall and festivals in Sweden, Germany, and the UK.


O/Modernt has commissioned numerous new works and is recognized for its distinctive sound, creative programming, and a spirit of reinvention that reflects its name: “Un/Modern.”

DUEN

Ungdomsensemble

DUEN – The Danish Youth Ensemble is a nationally selected group of outstanding classical musicians aged 17–27 from across Denmark. Founded in 2012 to continue the work of DRUEN after its closure, DUEN has since become a vital part of Danish concert life and a highly respected forum for musical talent development.


Known for its distinctive performance style and educational approach, the ensemble merges musical excellence with human connection and audience engagement.


Since its inception, DUEN has been led by conductor Morten Ryelund, who studied violin at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and conducting in St. Petersburg. He has worked extensively with both professional orchestras and youth ensembles and has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of orchestral musicians. In recognition of his impact, he received the Emil Holm Memorial Award in 2019 for his significant contribution to Danish orchestral life.

Ensemble MidtVest


Ensemble MidtVest is a dynamic chamber group of nine international musicians based in Denmark, comprising a string trio, wind quintet, and pianist. Since its founding in 2002, the ensemble has gained acclaim for its expressive interpretations of repertoire spanning five centuries, as well as for its innovative projects in free improvisation and cross-genre collaborations. 


With around 100 performances annually in Denmark and abroad, Ensemble MidtVest has appeared at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, King’s Place London, and festivals including ULTIMA Oslo, Musikfestspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Rio International Chamber Music Week. It regularly collaborates with leading soloists including Pekka Kuusisto, Andreas Brantelid, Martin Fröst, and Trio con Brio Copenhagen.


The ensemble’s discography includes 24 critically acclaimed albums, with accolades including the Danish P2 Prize and a Gramophone Award nomination for Whirl’s World featuring works by Per Nørgård. Committed to accessibility, Ensemble MidtVest combines high-level artistry with outreach and talent development, reflecting its belief that “music is a right, not a privilege.” The ensemble is based at HEART – Herning Museum of Contemporary Art and supported by the Danish Arts Foundation and the municipalities of Herning, Holstebro, and Struer.

Herning Kirkes Drengekor


Koret blev grundlagt i 1949 af Cort Cortsen, der havde været kirkens organist siden 1933 og ledede koret frem til 1976. Hans Christian Magaard efterfulgte ham og ledede koret i otte år. I 1984 tog Mads Bille over som dirigent – en periode, hvor koret for alvor udviklede sig til et af landets mest markante drengekor.


I august 2025 blev norske Asbjørn Damgaard Faleide ansat som kantor ved Herning Kirke og dirigent ved Herning Kirkes Drengekor.

OrkesterMester


Since August 2024 the entire middle-school cohort at Sønderlandsskolen has taken part in OrkesterMester, a nationwide programme that brings the symphony orchestra into the school day.


All 161 pupils rehearse weekly as a full orchestra and enjoy an additional class hour in instrumental sections, guided by the school’s teachers together with eight educators from Holstebro Music School. OrkesterMester nurtures confidence, community spirit, school pride and sheer joy in music – benefits felt by pupils’ families, the school and the wider municipality.

Den Kgl. Balletskole, Holstebro

Den Kgl. Balletskole, Holstebro er en højt profileret institution, der kombinerer kunstnerisk excellence med pædagogisk dedikation. Skolen tilbyder en enestående uddannelse inden for ballet, hvor talentfulde elever i Holstebro og omegn får mulighed for at udvikle deres færdigheder i et inspirerende og støttende miljø.


Med et stærkt fokus på både teknik og kreativitet, forbereder Den Kgl. Balletskole i Holstebro sine elever til kreativ glæde og mulighed for professionel udvikling inden for dansens verden.

MGK MidtVest

Orkester MidtVest is a vibrant ensemble based in Central and Western Jutland, uniting young talents with experienced musicians. The orchestra consists of a unique blend of MGK students, local youth from music school talent lines, and seasoned professionals and amateurs. Its youth division, Midtvest Ungdomsorkester, includes musicians aged 12–20 and performs under its own name, continuing the legacy of the former Viborg Amts Ungdomssymfoniorkester.

With its home base at Holstebro Music School and additional rehearsals in Viborg, Orkester MidtVest plays an active role in regional musical life, offering young musicians valuable orchestral experience while fostering cross-generational collaboration

MGK Østjylland

MGK-Østjylland er et af landets otte MGK-centre og er knyttet til Aarhus Musikskole. Her får unge musikalske talenter mellem 14 og 25 år mulighed for at udvikle deres musikalske færdigheder gennem et intensivt og målrettet treårigt forløb.


MGK-Østjylland arbejder med talentudvikling inden for blandt andet klassisk musik, rytmisk musik og musikproduktion. Målet er både at uddanne dygtige musikudøvere, der kan bidrage til det lokale og regionale musikliv, og at forberede eleverne til en videregående musikuddannelse på eksempelvis et musikkonservatorium.

MTA Musik Talent Aarhus

Aarhus Musikskoles spændende historie. Fra 1932 til i dag, hvor musikskolen er et kraftcenter af aktiviteter.
Aarhus Musikskole er med sine 90 år en af landets ældste musikskoler. Både musikalsk og pædagogisk er der sket meget fra 1932 til i dag.


I dag er Aarhus Musikskole en institution med mange ansigter. 3.000 elever modtager solo- eller holdundervisning. En myriade af kor, ensembler, bands og orkestre er blot nogle af skolens aktiviteter.

Aarhus Musikskole tilbyder undervisning over hele kommunen i langt over 70 forskellige musikalske discipliner.

MGK Kor

MGK Choir, led by conductor Laurie Otto since 1997, is an integral part of Det Musikalske Grundkursus (MGK), Denmark’s pre-conservatory music program. The choir brings together talented young musicians and singers from across MGK’s classical and rhythmic tracks and plays a central role in the program’s vocal and ensemble training.


Known for its dynamic sound and stylistic versatility, the MGK Choir regularly performs a wide-ranging repertoire, from classical to contemporary and genre-crossing works. Many prominent Danish artists including Teitur, Thomas Søndergård, and Janne Thomsen began their musical journey at MGK, which celebrates its 50th anniversary as a vital training ground for the country’s next generation of musicians.

Kor fra Holstebro

Kommunes skoler

Koret er sammensat af elever fra 3. og 4. klasse fra forskellige skoler i Holstebro Kommune, som mødes for at synge sammen ved særlige lejligheder.