The Educate·S series aims to continue the historical tradition of contemporary composers writing pedagogically sound and artistically ambitious music for young students, following examples like Bach, Brahms, and Bartók.
Performer Biography
At the age of ten, Jonas Egholm went on his first concert tour in Denmark and Germany after winning first prize in the Danish National Symphony Orchestra's competition for young musicians.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Studie 3, the Royal Academy of Music, Copenhagen, on November 19, 2019.
Performer Biography
Jonas Egholm, the guitarist on this album, began playing guitar at age 7 and is currently finishing his Master's Degree in classical guitar at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen.
Composition History
Leading Danish composers were invited to write new pieces for the Educate·S series to introduce young pupils to the musical horizons and tonal worlds of contemporary music.
Performer Biography
Jonas Egholm has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the South Denmark Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vejle Symphony Orchestra.
Album & Artwork
This recording accompanies the Educate·S educational sheet music series, which features newly written compositions for children and young people.
