Fredrik Burstedt, the conductor on this album, has established himself as a conductor of symphony orchestras and opera productions after extensive experience as a concertmaster and violin soloist.
Performer Biography
John Kruse, the solo clarinetist on this album, is the solo clarinetist of the Royal Danish Orchestra and has received several awards, including the Gade Award.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Herman D. Koppel, a Danish composer, was self-taught as a composer and his style was influenced by Carl Nielsen, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Bartók, and jazz.
Composer Biography
Herman D. Koppel, a Danish composer and pianist, was the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants and held a central place in Danish music for over 50 years.
Composer Biography
Ole Schmidt, a Danish conductor and composer, began his career as a jazz pianist before studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Music.
Recording & Production
This album includes world premiere recordings of Ole Schmidt's Concerto for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra (2007) and Niels Viggo Bentzon's Chamber Concerto for Solo Clarinet and Small Instrumental Ensemble, Op. 578 (1993).
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